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NSF Director among Indian-American winners of India's Padma awards
The President will honor a total of 139 recipients with the Award in March/April for exceptional contributions.
Top (L-R), Nitin Nohria (Image - Harvard business school), Ajay V Bhatt (Image - Wikipedia); Bottom (L-R), Sethuraman Panchanathan, Vinod Dham / Wikipedia
The Government of India announced the Padma Awards on the eve of Republic Day, honoring distinguished individuals for their contributions in various fields, including science, engineering, education, and public service.
One of India's most prestigious civilian honors, the Padma Awards are conferred annually in three categories: Padma Vibhushan (for exceptional and distinguished service), Padma Bhushan (for distinguished service of high order), and Padma Shri (for distinguished service in any field).
Indian American recipients of this year's Padma awards are:
Padma Bhushan
Vinod Dham, celebrated as the “Father of the Pentium Chip,” was recognized for groundbreaking contributions to microprocessor technology. A graduate of Delhi College of Engineering and the University of Cincinnati, USA, he is currently the founding managing partner of Indo-US Venture Partners, driving innovation and fostering Indo-US entrepreneurial collaborations in cutting-edge technologies.
Padma Shri
Sethuraman Panchanathan, the director of the National Science Foundation (NSF) was recognized for making significant contributions to artificial intelligence, computing, and technological innovation, influencing research policy globally. Under his leadership, the NSF has focused on advancing research in fields such as Artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotics, while fostering innovation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Before his tenure at NSF, he was a professor at Arizona state university.
Ajay V. Bhatt, a computer architect, is famous for developing innovative technologies, including the Universal Serial Bus (USB), which revolutionized global connectivity. Currently, he is an Intel Senior Fellow, contributing to advancements in computing and technology innovation.
Nitin Nohria, a prominent leadership and management scholar, served as the 10th dean of Harvard Business School and presently serves as partner and executive chairman at Thrive Capital, a venture capital investment firm focused on internet and software investments.
India also recognizes foreigners who contribute to India with the honors. This year, Stephen Knapp, a spiritual teacher and author dedicated to spreading Vedic philosophy and spiritual knowledge, received the Padma Shri. He is the only American amongst the six foreign nationals recognised for his significant contributions to India. His books, such as The Secret Teachings of the Vedas and Facing Death: Welcoming the Afterlife, aim to guide individuals toward higher consciousness, self-realization, and a deeper understanding of life, death, and the soul.
The President of India will confer the awards at a ceremonial event held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in March. The Padma Awards continue to serve as a beacon of excellence, inspiring generations to push boundaries and contribute meaningfully to society.
The Awards for this year have seen a wide representation across various states in India, with Maharashtra leading with 14 recipients, followed by Tamil Nadu (13), Uttar Pradesh (10), West Bengal (9) and Karnataka (9).
Other states with notable representation include Bihar (8), and Gujarat (8). Delhi (7), Kerala (5), Andhra Pradesh (5), Assam (5), and Madhya Pradesh (5) Telangana is represented with two honorees. Additionally, Rajasthan (3), Odisha (4), and Uttarakhand (2) have significant contributions. Chhattisgarh (1), Tripura (1), Meghalaya (1), Jammu (2), Punjab (2), Haryana (2), Himachal Pradesh (1), Nagaland (1), Ladakh (1), Goa (1), Jharkhand (1), Sikkim (1), Puducherry (1), Mizoram (1), and Manipur (1) also have representations.
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