Seven Padma Awardees from Bihar in 2025
| Name | Award | Field | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Sharda Sinha | Padma Vibhushan (Posthumous) | Art | Known as the "Bihar Kokila", she gained national acclaim for her Chhath songs, deeply associated with the spiritual and cultural aspects of the Chhath festival. |
| Sushil Kumar Modi | Padma Bhushan (Posthumous) | Public Affairs | Former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar, posthumously honored for his distinguished service in public affairs. |
| Kishore Kunal | Padma Shri (Posthumous) | Civil Service | Former IPS officer and Chairman of the Mahavir Mandir Trust, recognized for his contributions to religious and charitable service. |
| Bhim Singh Bhavesh | Padma Shri | Social Work | Journalist who worked extensively with the Musahar community, a marginalized group in Bihar, to help children gain access to formal education. |
| Hemant Kumar | Padma Shri | Medicine | Instrumental in both treatment and preventive education around kidney diseases, helping raise awareness and improve patient outcomes. |
| Nirmala Devi | Padma Shri | Art | Artist recognized for her work in Sujni embroidery, a traditional folk textile art from Bihar known for storytelling through stitches. |
| Vijay Nityanand Surishwar Ji Maharaj | Padma Shri | Spiritualism | Honored for his contribution to spiritual education and practice in Bihar. |
| Padma Awards | - | - | Among the highest civilian honors in India, instituted in 1954, announced annually on Republic Day, and presented in three categories: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri. |
| Eligibility and Fields | - | - | Open to all individuals regardless of race, occupation, or gender; Government servants (except doctors and scientists) are not eligible. Fields include Art, Social Work, Public Affairs, etc. |
| Selection and Nomination | - | - | Nominations are open to the public; evaluated by the Padma Awards Committee, headed by the Cabinet Secretary. |