Padma Awards 2022: Ghulam Nabi Azad, Avani Lekhara Among Recipients | Check Images

Para-shooter Avani Lekhara receives the Padma Shri award, in the Sports category. She is India's first female Paralympic Gold medalist - winner of 2 medals in Air Rife shooting in Tokyo 2020. (Source: ANI)

Hockey player Vandana Katariya receives the Padma Shri award, from President Ram Nath Kovind. She is India's top goal scorer in the 2020 Olymics. (Source: ANI)

Sachidanand Swami receives the Padma Bhushan award from President Ram Nath Kovind, for his work in Literature and Education. He is a philosopher, writer, and social reformer. He is known for his work in Disaster Relief. (Source: ANI)

Son of Radhey Shyam Khemka (Posthumous) receives Padma Vibhushan on behalf of his father, in the field of Literature and Education. Radhey Shyam Khemka was a legendary publisher and predisent of Gita Press. (Source: ANI)

Indian Director Chandraprakash Dwivedi receives the Padma Shri award from President Ram Nath Kovind, for his work in Cinema. He is a National Award wining Indian film director and actor - best know for portraying the role of Chanakya. (Source: ANI)

Daughter of Gurmeet Bawa receives her Padma Bhushan award (posthumous), in the field of Art. A celebrated Punjabi folk singer credite with popularising folk instruments - famous as the 'Lambi Hek Ki Malika.' (Source: ANI)

SII MD Cyrus Poonawalla receives Padma Bhushan, in the field of Trade & Industry. He is a veteran Pharma leader and founder of the world's largest vaccine manufacturer Serum Institute which played a crucial role in combating covid-19 pandemic. (Source: ANI)

Paralympic silver medalist Devendra Jhajharia receives his Padma Bhushan. He is a Paralympic Javelin athlete from Churu - achieved the unparalleled feat of wining medals across 3 Paralympic games. (Source: ANI)

Senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad received the Padma Bhushan Award from President Kovind. He is a veteran Congress leader and has also been the CM of Jammu and Kashmir. (Source: ANI)

Daughters of CDS General Bipin Rawat, Kritika and Tarini receive his Padma Vibhushan award (posthumous). He was India's first Chief of Defence Staff. (Source: ANI)