Government announces Padma awards for 2024
The Union government on Thursday released the list of Padma award winners for 2024, on the eve of 75th Republic Day celebrations. The list comprises 5 PadmaVibhushan, 17 PadmaBhushan, and 110 PadmaShri Awards. (Photo/ Agencies)
Padma Shri for 110 individuals
Government awarded Padma Shri to 110 individuals whose work has been "unsung and unique". Dukhu Majhi, a tribal environmentalist from Purulia, West Bengal; K Chellamal, organic farmer from South Andaman; Sanghthankima from Mizoram who runs the largest orphanage in Aizawl are among those awarded this year. (Photo/ Agencies)
Padma Shri for Rohan Bopanna
Tennis star Rohan Bopanna and veteran squash player Joshna Chinappa chosen for the prestigious Padma Shri honour. (Photo/ Agencies)
Tribal welfare worker to be awarded Padma Shri
Somanna, a Tribal welfare worker from Mysuru, tirelessly working for the upliftment of Jenu Kuruba tribe for over 4 decades, to receive Padma Shri in the field of Social Work. (Photo/ Agencies)
Former vice president Venkaiah Naidu among Padma Vibhushan awardees
Government awarded Padma Vibhushan to a total of 5 individuals. Among others, the recipients include former vice president of India Venkaiah Naidu, veteran actress Vyjayantimala Bali, and Konidela Chiranjeevi. (Photo/ Agencies)
Padma Bhushan conferred to 17 individuals
President has approved the conferment of Padma Bhushan on 17 individuals. Among those who received the Padma Bhushan is actor Mithun Chakraborty, singer Usha Uthup, Sitaram Jindal. (Photo/ Agencies)
Padma awards are bestowed in three categories
One of India's highest civilian awards, the Padma Awards are presented on Republic Day eve each year. The Padma Vibhushan (for extraordinary and distinguished service), Padma Bhushan (for distinguished service of higher degree), and Padma Shri (for distinguished service) are the three categories in which the awards are bestowed. (Photo/ Agencies)
Honoring excellence across disciplines
The Padma Awards seeks to recognise works of distinction in the following fields -Art, Social Work, Public Affairs, Science and Engineering, Trade and Industry, Medicine, Literature and Education, Civil Service, Sports. (Photo/ Agencies)
Awards conferred on committee recommendations
The Padma Awards are conferred on the recommendations made by the Padma Awards Committee, which is constituted by the Prime Minister every year. The nomination process is open to the public. Even self-nomination can be made. (Photo/ Agencies)
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