Padma Awards 2024 announced

Padma Awards 2024 announced

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Category : Awards Published on: January 30 2024

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  • The Padma Awards, among India's highest civilian honors, are bestowed annually on Republic Day, recognizing exceptional contributions across various fields such as art, social work, science, sports, and more.
  • The awards are divided into three categories: Padma Vibhushan for exceptional and distinguished service, Padma Bhushan for distinguished service of high order, and Padma Shri for distinguished service in any field.
  • In 2024, a total of 132 Padma Awards were approved by the President of India, including 2 duo cases, with 5 Padma Vibhushan, 17 Padma Bhushan, and 110 Padma Shri Awards being conferred. Notably, 30 of the awardees are women, and the list also includes 8 individuals from the category of Foreigners / NRI / PIO / OCI, along with 9 posthumous awardees.
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