- Boxing ace Mary Kom has been bestowed with Padma Vibhushan while badminton icon P.V. Sindhu has been honoured with Padma Bhushan ahead of the 71st Republic Day.
- The list, released by the Government also includes six Padma Shri Award winners with veteran hockey star M.P.Ganesh being recognised for his services to the game. Arun Jaitley and, Sushma Suvaraj were also awarded with Padma Vibushan Posthumously.