Govt. is committed to transform Padma Awards into “People’s Padma” : Home Ministry
The Padma Awards, namely, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri, are amongst the highest civilian awards of the country.
The Padma Awards, namely, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri, are amongst the highest civilian awards of the country.
A common Rashtriya Puruskar Portal (https://awards.gov.in ) has been launched by the government to bring together all awards of the government on one digital platform to ensure transparency and public partnership (Jan Bhagidari).
President Ram Nath Kovind conferred Padma awards for the year 2022, at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II at Rashtrapati Bhavan, today.…
In all, the President conferred 128 Padma Awards in a glittering ceremony. The list comprises 4 Padma Vibhushan, 17 Padma Bhushan and 107 Padma Shri Awards.
The four Padma Vibhushan recipients are -- CDS General Bipin Rawat (Civil Service, Posthumous), Prabha Atre (Art), Kalyan Singh (Public Affairs, Posthumous) and Radhyashyam Khemka (Literature & Education, Posthumous).
The nominations can be from among women, SC/STs, “divyang” persons and those who are doing selfless service to society.
The CM thanked all the doctors and healthcare workers who relentlessly gave in everything they could to save lives during one of the biggest crises humanity has ever seen.
The award seeks to recognize achievements in all fields of activities or disciplines where an element of public service is involved.
The Prime Minister later wished those who were awarded Padma Awards -- one of the highest civilian honours of India announced annually on the eve of Republic Day.
The Padma Awards will be announced on the occasion of Republic Day, 2021 for which the nominations were started from May 1.
