President Droupadi Murmu presented Padma Awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan, honouring 65 distinguished individuals. The ceremony recognized achievements across various fields, including arts, sports, and medicine.

Notable recipients included actor Mammootty, singer Alka Yagnik, and cricketer Rohit Sharma. Dr.

Padma Gurmet, awarded for his work in preserving Himalayan medical traditions, expressed immense pride for his community.