The prestigious Padma Awards have been announced. Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission Motek Singh Ahluwalia, Wipro Chairman Azeem Premji, noted Economist Vijay Kelkar, former National Security Advisor Brajesh Mishra, well known writer Dr. Sitakant Mahapatra and Art scholar Kapila Vatsayan are among thirteen people who have been selected for Padma Vibhushan Award.Music Director Khayam, cine stars Shashi Kapoor, Wahida Rehman and Theatre Director Satyadev Dubey are to be honoured with Padma Bhushan alongwith, former Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran and Social Worker Shobna Ranade.Cine Stars Tabu, Kajol, Irfan Khan, Pop Singer Usha Uthup, Karnatak vocalist Janakiraman, Cricketer V.V.S. Lakshman, weightlifter Kunjarani Devi, Wrestler Sushil Kumar are among 84 persons selected for Padma Shree Awards. In a total of 128 Padma awards, 31 are women.