Deadline: 15-Sep-22
Nominations are now open for the Padma Awards, one of the highest civilian honour of India, are announced every year on the eve of Republic Day.
The Awards are given in three categories: Padma Vibhushan for exceptional and distinguished service; Padma Bhushan for distinguished service of higher order and Padma Shri for distinguished service in any field of activity. There ought to be an element of public service in the achievements of the person to be selected for these Awards.
Decoration
- Sanad (Certificate) and Medallion.
- A small size replica (miniature) of the main medal is separately handed over to the recipient which can be worn by him/her during State/Ceremonial functions, etc.
- No monetary grant is attached to these Awards.
- The Award does not amount to a title and should not be used as a suffix or prefix to the name of the recipient in any manner whatsoever.
Eligibility Criteria
- Any person without distinction of race, occupation, position or sex is eligible for these Awards. However, serving Government servants, including those working with PSUs, except Doctors and Scientists, are not eligible for these Awards.
- The Award seeks to recognize works of distinction and is given for distinguished and exceptional achievements/service in all fields of activities/disciplines.
- Eligibility for a Higher Category of Padma Award
- A higher category of Padma Award can be conferred on a person only where a period of at least five years has elapsed since conferment of the earlier Padma Award. However, an exception can be made by the Awards Committee in cases of rare and most exceptional achievements.
Who can nominate?
The nomination process is open to the public. Even self-nomination can be made. Nominations/Recommendations are invited online from 1st May to 15th September every year.
Selection Process
All nominations/recommendations received for Padma Awards are placed before the Padma Awards Committee which is constituted by the Prime Minister every year. No Award is conferred except on the recommendation of the Awards Committee. The recommendations of the Committee are submitted to the Prime Minister and the President of India for approval. The names are announced on the eve of Republic Day every year.
For more information, visit https://awards.gov.in/