Padma Awards meaning
Padma Awards one of the highest civilian Awards of the country. The Awards are given in various disciplines/ fields of activities, viz.-art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, literature and education, sports, civil service, etc
These awards are conferred by the President of India at ceremonial functions which are held at Rashtrapati Bhawan usually around March/ April every year.
Categories of Padam Award
Padam award conferred in three categories
- Padma Vibhushan
- Padma Bhushan
- Padma Shri
