The Padma Bhushan (IAST: Padma Bhūṣaṇa, lit. 'Lotus Decoration') is the third-highest civilian award in the Republic of India, preceded by the Bharat Ratna and the Padma Vibhushan and followed by the Padma Shri. Instituted on 2 January 1954, the award is given for "distinguished service of a high order ... without distinction of race ...

Jan 25, 2025 · This year, the government has awarded 7 Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri awards. The President confers these awards at a ceremonial function held at the Rashtrapati...

Jan 27, 2025 · List of Padma Awardees 2025: India celebrated its 76th Republic Day on Sunday (January 26th), and on its eve, the Indian government announced the recipients of the prestigious Padma Awards. The Padma awards are awarded in three categories: Padma Vibhushan (exceptional and distinguished service), Padma Bhushan (distinguished service of higher order), and Padma Shri (distinguished service ...

Jan 25, 2025 · The recipients are chosen through a rigorous process led by the Padma Awards Committee, constituted annually by the Prime Minister. This year, 139 Padma Awards were approved, including 7 Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan, and 113 Padma Shri awards.

Padma Awards. The Padma Awards are one of the highest civilian honours of India announced annually on the eve of Republic Day. The Awards are given in three categories: Padma Vibhushan (for exceptional and distinguished service), Padma Bhushan (distinguished service of higher order) and Padma Shri (distinguished service).

Jan 27, 2025 · Padma Awards, three awards— Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri—that are among the highest civilian honors in India. The awards can be given for achievements in any field, including art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, literature and education, civil services, and sports. To be ...

The Padma Bhushan is the third-highest civilian award of the Republic of India. [1] Instituted on 2 January 1954, the award is given for "distinguished service of a high order", without distinction of race, occupation, position, or sex. [2] The recipients receive a Sanad, a certificate signed by the President of India and a circular-shaped medallion with no monetary association.

The Padma Bhushan Award is among the highest honors bestowed by the Indian government on civilians. It honors remarkable achievements and contributions in a range of subjects. Deeply rooted in India’s cultural ethos, the award has evolved to …

Jan 26, 2025 · Padma Awards announced on Republic Day! Find out which personalities received Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri. Posthumous honors for Sharda Sinha, Osamu Suzuki, and others. See the full list here.

Jan 25, 2025 · Former men's hockey captain P R Sreejesh was chosen for the Padma Bhushan, while recently-retired cricket star Ravichandran Ashwin was among the Padma Shri winners as four athletes and a para ...