The following great personalities of Uttaranchal has been conferred with PADMASHREE awards on 57th Republic Day for their unmatched contribution in their respective fields -
Dr. Yashodhar Mathpal - Culture,
Ms. Madhumita Bisht - Badminton,
Mrs. Mrinal Pandey - Journalism,
Dr. Anil Joshi of HESCO - Rural Technology (GHARAT) and Mohan Singh Gunjyal - Mountaineer
This apart Lt. General Bhandari, Director of NCC has also been conferred with PVSM (Param Vishista Seva Medal)