Chandigarh, August 14, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
The Punjab Government will honour 27 eminent personalities with the State Award-2026 on Independence Day in recognition of their outstanding contributions, dedicated service and achievements across various fields.
According to a Punjab Government spokesperson, the awardees have distinguished themselves in areas including bravery, social service, literature, art, medicine, professional services, science and technology.
Jagdev Singh will receive the State Award for bravery.
For their exemplary contribution to social service, the award will be presented to Inderjit Singh, Surinder Jagat, Sunita Kapoor, Sukhdeep Singh Dhillon, Avtar Singh Maan, Dr Upinder Singh Ghai, Jasvir Singh, Jatinder Singh, Vinod Kumar, Avtar Singh, Pradeep Kumar and Nirmal Singh.
The State Award in literature will recognise storytellers Mehar Malik and Beant Singh Bajwa; writers Sanjeev Saini, Baaj Singh and Premlata; and poet and writer Dr Mohammad Ayub Khan for their distinguished contributions to the literary field.
In the field of art, Satvir Kaur will be honoured for her contribution, while Paramjit Kaur Kapoor will receive the award for her work in art and hand-embroidery craft.
The government will also honour Dr Parminder Singh, Kamaljit Singh, Kanta and Ashok Kumar for their expertise and contributions in the medical and professional fields.
For their contributions to science and technology and for setting new benchmarks in their respective areas, Talwinder Singh and Sukhraj Bhullar will also receive the State Award-2026.
The Punjab Government said the honours recognise individuals whose work and achievements have brought distinction to the state and contributed to society in their respective fields.
Bravery: Jagdev Singh
Social Service: Inderjit Singh, Surinder Jagat, Sunita Kapoor, Sukhdeep Singh Dhillon, Avtar Singh Maan, Dr Upinder Singh Ghai, Jasvir Singh, Jatinder Singh, Vinod Kumar, Avtar Singh, Pradeep Kumar, Nirmal Singh
Literature: Mehar Malik, Beant Singh Bajwa, Sanjeev Saini, Baaj Singh, Premlata, Dr Mohammad Ayub Khan
Art: Satvir Kaur, Paramjit Kaur Kapoor
Medical and Professional Fields: Dr Parminder Singh, Kamaljit Singh, Kanta, Ashok Kumar
Science and Technology: Talwinder Singh, Sukhraj Bhullar
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