The Padma Awards: one of the most important civil awards in the country, they are awarded in three categories, namely Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri. The prizes are awarded in various disciplines/fields of activity, in particular. art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, commerce and industry, medicine, literature and education, sport, civil service, etc. "Padma Vibhushan" is awarded for exceptional and distinguished service; "Padma Bhushan" for distinguished high-level service and "Padma Shri" for distinguished service in any field. The prizes are announced on the occasion of the Republic Day every year.
These prizes are awarded by the President of India in ceremonial functions that take place in Rashtrapati Bhawan, usually around March / April of each year. This year, the President of India has approved the award of 141 Padma Awards, including four two-man cases (in one two-man case, the Award is considered as one). The list includes seven Padma Vibhushan, 16 Padma Bhushan and 118 Padma Shri Awards. Thirty-four of the winners are women and the list also includes 18 people from the category of foreigners / NRI / PIO / OCI and 12 award winners.
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