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.

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 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...

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] .

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 Centre has released the list of winners of the Padma Awards 2024, with India's first female elephant mahout Parbati Baruah being conferred with the Padma Shri award this year.

Jan 25, 2024 · Padma Awards - one of the highest civilian Awards of the country, are conferred in three categories, namely, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri.

Jan 29, 2025 · The Padma Awards—Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri—represent the pinnacle of India’s civilian honors, acknowledging extraordinary contributions across various fields like public service, arts, science, and literature.For UPSC CSE aspirants, understanding the Padma Bhushan Award is important to understand their historical context, relevance to India’s governance, and the ...

Jan 27, 2025 · There are three levels of Padma Awards: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri. For the year 2025, the list includes 7 Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan, and 113 Padma Shri Awards; notably, 23 of this year’s honourees are women, 10 are NRI/PIO/OCI/ foreigners, and 13 are posthumous.

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.