Call for nominations of Padma Awards 2024
Source: Chronicle News Service / DIPR
Imphal, August 08 2023:
Proposals from eligible persons are invited for Padma Awards namely Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri along with relevant details specified in the format available in the website https://awards.gov.in.
Instituted in 1954, these Awards are announced on the occasion of the Republic Day every year.
The online nominations/ recommendations for the Padma Awards began from May 1, 2023 and the last date for nominations is September 15, 2023 .
It is informed that the cut-off date may be strictly adhered to as nominations/recommenda-tions received only during May 1 to September 15 will be considered.
The Padma Awards, namely Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri, are amongst the highest civilian awards of the country.
The award seeks to recognise 'work of distinction' and is given for distinguished and exceptional achievements/service in all fields/disciplines, such as Art, Literature and Education, Sports, Medicine, Social Work, Science and Engineering, Public Affairs, Civil Service, Trade and Industry etc.
All persons without distinction of race, occupation, position or sex are eligible for these Awards.