India
Padma Awards (Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri)
Civilian awards for distinguished service in any field. A maximum of 120 a year, excluding posthumous awards and awards to foreigners.1
- Country
- India
- Established
- Current three names adopted in 1955 (per Factly). Original founding date not confirmed1
- Conferred by
- The President of India, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, on recommendation of the Padma Awards Committee constituted by the Prime Minister1
- How announced
- Announced on the eve of Republic Day each year and published in the Gazette of India.1
- Revocation
- No formal revocation procedure was confirmed. Recipients have returned awards in protest, for example Parkash Singh Badal in December 2020.2
Grades
- Padma Vibhushan (exceptional and distinguished service)
- Padma Bhushan (distinguished service of a high order)
- Padma Shri (distinguished service)
Notable holders on this record
- Parkash Singh Badal ReturnedPadma Vibhushan
Official page: padmaawards.gov.in/
Sources
- Factly, Explainer: All about the Bharat Ratna and Padma awards
- The Tribune (India), Badal, Dhindsa return their Padma awards (4 December 2020)