Padma Awards
Awards & Honors · पद्म पुरस्कार · 12 facts
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Padma Vibhushan is second highest civilian award of India
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Padma Bhushan is third highest civilian award of India
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Padma Shri is fourth highest civilian award of India
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Padma Awards announced on Republic Day eve every year
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Padma Awards given in art literature science public service
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Padma Awards instituted in 1954 by Government of India
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Padma Awards cannot be used as prefix or suffix to name
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President of India presents Padma Awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan
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Padma Awards given posthumously in exceptional cases only
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Total three categories Padma Vibhushan Bhushan and Shri
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Foreigners and NRIs are also eligible for Padma Awards
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Nominations for Padma Awards open to public online