President Murmu honored 65 individuals with Padma Awards, including scientist Dr. Shubha Venkatesh Iyengar. Her 46-year tenure at CSIR-NAL yielded significant advancements in aerospace and defense. Dr. Iyengar's "Drishti" system is now mandatory at Indian airports, saving foreign exchange. She also developed critical indigenous components for missile systems and space programs, earning international acclaim and numerous awards for her contributions to India's technological self-reliance.