What facilities do Padma awardees get?
The Padma awards have been announced a day before the 75th Republic Day. This year 132 people will be honored with the Padma award. Of these, 5 will be honored with Padma Vibhushan, 17 with Padma Bhushan and 110 with Padma Shri.
Former Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu, veteran Hindi film actress Vyjayanthimala, famous dancer Padma Subramaniam, southern film actors Chiranjeevi and Bindeshwar Pathak will be honored with the Padma Vibhushan.
At the same time, Bollywood actors Mithun Chakraborty, Usha Uthup, Fatima Bibi, former Governor of Uttar Pradesh Ram Naik will be announced with Padma Bhushan.
Padma awards are given to those who have performed exceptionally well in various fields. In such a situation it is important to know the history of Padma Awards. Which people get it? What does one get after being honored with the Padma Award?
What is the history of Padma Awards?
The Padma Awards are Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri which are the highest civilian awards of the country. It is announced every year since 1954 on the occasion of Republic Day.
Padma awards are given to individuals who have performed extraordinary and exceptional work in various fields including arts, literature and education, sports, medicine, social work, science.
According to information on padmaawards.gov.in, the central government has been awarding Bharat Ratna and Padma Vibhushan since 1954. Padma Vibhushan had three categories. First Class, Second Class, Third Class.
The names of these classes were later changed. A notification was issued on 8 January 1955, after which the categories were named Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri.
Who gets this honor?
Padma awards are given to exceptional achievers and exceptional work in many fields including arts, literature, education, sports, medicine, social service, science, engineering, public work, business and industry.
• Padma Vibhushan: For exceptional and distinguished service
• Padma Bhushan: For distinguished service of the highest order
• Padma Shri: For distinguished service
According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, any person is eligible for these awards. However, government employees are not eligible for these awards till they remain in office. However, doctors and scientists are exempted from this.
What facilities do Padma awardees get?
Every year an award ceremony is organized at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Meanwhile, the Padma awardees are presented with a certificate and medal bearing the President’s signature and seal.
Awardees are also given a replica of their medal, which they can wear at any event. The names of the awardees are published in the Gazette of India on the day of the presentation ceremony.
No amount is paid in this award. Also no rail travel or air travel facilities are provided.
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