Kerala: Five Padma Awards Announced, M.T. Vasudevan Nair Posthumously Honored with Padma Vibhushan
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Synopsis
On January 25, the Union government awarded five notable individuals from Kerala with Padma honors, including the posthumous recognition of M.T. Vasudevan Nair with the Padma Vibhushan. Other recipients include sports icons and educators who have made significant contributions in their fields.
Key Takeaways
- The Union government honored five individuals from Kerala with Padma awards.
- M.T. Vasudevan Nair received the Padma Vibhushan posthumously.
- Olympian P.R. Sreejesh and cardiologist Jose Chacko Periyapuram received the Padma Bhushan.
- K. Omanakutty Amma was awarded the Padma Shri for her contributions to education and music.
- I.M. Vijayan celebrated his Padma Shri award as a former football captain.
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 25 (NationPress) The Union government has honored five distinguished individuals from Kerala with Padma awards, while the esteemed writer and Jnanpith awardee M.T. Vasudevan Nair has been posthumously awarded the Padma Vibhushan.
Olympian P.R. Sreejesh, a general education officer and two-time Olympic medalist, along with cardiologist Jose Chacko Periyapuram, have both received the Padma Bhushan.
K. Omanakutty Amma, an 81-year-old academic and music educator, has been honored with the Padma Shri.
Amma expressed her delight at receiving this prestigious award, stating, “I owe it to my parents and my teacher. In the past, I thought I might receive this honor, but as time passed, I lost hope. Now, it's an unexpected joy.” Omanakutty's two brothers include the late M.G. Radhakrishnan, a respected musician, and M.G. Sreekumar, a popular singer in Malayalam cinema.
I.M. Vijayan, former captain of the Indian football team and now an Assistant Commandant in the Kerala Police, celebrated his Padma Shri nomination with a cake. “I owe this to all my football fans. I had been on the waiting list for a long time, and I finally received it just before my retirement. I’m elated!” he shared.
