NEW DELHI: The second phase of the distribution of Padma Awards has been completed. Scientist Nambi Narayanan received the Padma Bhushan from President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday. Archaeologist K K Muhammed received Padma Shri from the President. Along with Nambi Narayanan, Padma Bhushan was presented to mountaineer Bachendri Pal.

Footballer Sunil Chetri, cricketer Gautam Gambhir and Manoj Bajpai received the awards. This year Padma Awards were presented to 112 persons. The first phase of the distribution was held on March 11. One Padma Vibhushan, eight Padma Bhushan and 46 Padma Shri Awards were presented on that day. Padma Bhushan was presented to eight people on that day and Mohanlal was one of them. He was honoured with the award for his overall contributions to Indian films. Apart from Mohanlal, musician K G Jayan was presented Padma Award.