Padma Awards

• The Padma Awards for the year 2021 were announced on the occasion of 72nd Republic Day.
• A total of 119 Padma awards were conferred, including 7 Padma Vibhushan, 10 Padma Bhushan, and 102 Padma Shri.

Objective:

The Award seeks to recognize achievements in all fields of activities or disciplines where an element of public service is involved.

Categories:

• Padma Vibhushan (for exceptional and distinguished service),
• Padma Bhushan (distinguished service of higher-order) and
• Padma Shri (distinguished service).

Disciplines:

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.

Selection Process:

Padma Awards Committee: The Awards are conferred on the recommendations made by the Padma Awards Committee, which is constituted by the Prime Minister every year.

Awarded by President:

The awards are presented by the President of India usually in the month of March/April every year.