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Padma Awards                                                 

27th January, 2022

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Context:  Padma Awards 2022 announced.

 

About Padma Awards:

  • These are one of the highest civilian Awards of the country.
  • The highest award in India is the Bharat Ratna.
  • Categories: These are conferred in three categories, namely, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri.
    • ‘Padma Vibhushan’ is awarded for exceptional and distinguished service;
    • ‘Padma Bhushan’ for distinguished service of high order and
    • ‘Padma Shri’ for distinguished service in any field.
  • Fields of activities: The Awards are given in various disciplines/ fields of activities, viz. - art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, literature and education, sports, civil service, etc.
  • Eligibility of Padma Awards:
    • All persons without distinction of race, occupation, position or sex are eligible for these awards.
    • However, except doctors and scientists, government servants including those working with PSUs are not eligible for the Padma Awards.
  • The awards are announced on the occasion of Republic Day every year.
  • These awards are conferred by the President of India at ceremonial functions which are held at Rashtrapati Bhawan usually around March/ April every year.

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