President Murmu presents Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan & Padma Shri Awards for 2025

The President of India, Droupadi Murmu presented four Padma Vibhushan, 10 Padma Bhushan and 57 Padma Shri Awards for the year 2025 at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-I held in Ganatantra Mandap of the Rashtrapati, here Bhawan today.

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Gokul Chandra Das, was given the Padma Shri in the field of Art. A widely recognized artist across India and in other countries for his active role in pioneering the global presence of percussion instrument Dhak. He has introduced Dhak to women all over the world. He has performed across the world with legends like Pt. Ravi Shankar, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, Ustad Zakir Hussain and many more.

Padma Vibhushan was conferred upon Osamu Suzuki (Posthumous) in the field of Trade and Industry. He dedicated himself to the development of the automotive industry, demonstrating exceptional leadership and initiative. Through his collaboration with Indian stakeholders, he helped create over one million jobs in India across Maruti Suzuki, parts manufacturers, sales/service outlets, and transportation companies.