Popular singer Adnan Sami, who was a part of the Padma Awards Committee this year, expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for nominating him for the same. On the eve of Republic Day, the Centre announced Padma Awards 2025, conferring the highest civilian honours. The awards are given in three categories: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri. 

The Padma Awards are conferred on the recommendations made by the Padma Awards Committee, which is constituted by the Prime Minister every year. The Padma Awards Committee is headed by the Cabinet Secretary and includes the Home Secretary, Secretary to the President, and four to six eminent persons as members. The recommendations of the committee are submitted to the Prime Minister and the President of India for approval.