Newdelhi:5/4/23: The President of India, Droupadi Murmu presented 3 Padma Vibhushan, 5 Padma Bhushan and 47 Padma Shri Awards for the year 2023 at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II held at Rashtrapati Bhavan this evening.
P resident of India, Droupadi Murmu presented PadmaShri Odia litterateur Dr Antaryami Mishra
From Odisha, three noted personalities received the prestigious Padma Shri. They are: Odia litterateur Dr Antaryami Mishra, Folk singer Dr Krishna Patel and Traditional herbalist Pataet Sahu.
Dr Antaryami Mishra is an Odia litterateur famous for portraying the Odia language’s history & culture. He has been awarded the Padmashri 2023 for his contributions to the field of Literature & Education.
President of India, Droupadi Murmu presented Padma Shri to Folk singer Dr Krishna Patel
Shri Pataet Kumar Sahu is a medicinal plant farmer popular for planting over 3,000 medicinal plants and providing free treatment. He has been awarded the Padmashri 2023 for his contributions to the field of Agriculture.
Dr Krishna Patel is a renowned Sambalpuri folk singer with an illustrious career spanning over 4 decades. She has been awarded the Padmashri 2023 for her contributions to the field of Art.
P resident of India, Droupadi Murmu presented PadmaShri Traditional herbalist Pataet Sahu
Among the dignitaries present on the occasion were the Vice President of India, Prime Minister and Union Minister for Home Affairs.