The President of India will present the Padma Awards for the year 2026 at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-I scheduled to be held on 25th May 2026, during which Hally War, a respected environmentalist from Meghalaya, will be conferred the Padma Shri.

Hally War is being recognised for his over five decades of work preserving the Khasi tradition of bio-weaving by nurturing the iconic Living Root Bridges in the East Khasi Hills.

Through this rare practice, he has helped connect remote areas, strengthen ecological balance, and promote sustainable living rooted in indigenous knowledge.

Beyond his environmental work, he has guided local communities in carrying forward this living heritage, supporting sustainable tourism and ensuring that traditional wisdom is passed on to future generations.

His lifelong dedication stands as a powerful example of harmony between humans and nature.

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