Brahmanand Sankhwalkar
A goalkeeper from Goa who captained India from 1983 to 1986 and played for 25 years, mostly for Salgaocar, honoured with the Padma Shri in 2022.
- Padma Shri 2022
- Goa
Heroes from Goa
People from the state of Goa whose work we have profiled.
Showing 1–5 of 5 heroes
Libia Lobo Sardesai
A Goan freedom fighter whose underground radio announced Goa's liberation in 1961, and Goa's first woman lawyer, honoured with the Padma Shri in 2025.
- Padma Shri 2025
- Goa
Sadguru Brahmeshanand Acharya Swami
The head of the Shree Datta Padmanabh Peeth in Goa, who promotes Sanskrit teaching and interfaith peace events, honoured with the Padma Shri in 2022.
- Padma Shri 2022
- Goa
Sanjay Anant Patil
A Goa farmer who turned ten barren acres into a green natural farm and dug a tunnel by hand to bring water to it, honoured with the Padma Shri in 2024.
- Padma Shri 2024
- Goa
Vinayak Vishnu Khedekar
A Goan folklorist who gave the state the word 'Lokakala' and documented its folk traditions, honoured with the Padma Shri in 2021.
- Padma Shri 2021
- Goa