India’s civilian awards Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri come under Padma Awards, which the government wants to transform into ‘People’s Padma’ by selecting deserving people from the grassroots
The last date of nominations for Padma Awards is September 15, 2021. Those who want to nominate deserving people for the Awards can do it online on the website of the Ministry of Home Affairs www.mha.gov.in or https://padmaawards.gov.in.
India’s civilian awards Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri come under Padma Awards, which the government wants to transform into ‘People’s Padma’ by selecting deserving people from the grassroots.
The nominations for the awards are received online only the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said in a statement on Thursday. The awards will be announced on the occasion of the next Republic Day.
The nominations can be from among women, SC/STs, “divyang” (handicapped) persons and those who are doing selfless service to society
“The Government is committed to transform Padma Awards into ‘People’s Padma’. All citizens are therefore requested to identify talented persons whose excellence and achievements really deserve to be recognized,” the statement said.
The nominations can be from among women, SC/STs, “divyang” (handicapped) persons and those who are doing selfless service to society.
While doing the nominations, one should give all relevant details specified in the format available on the Padma Portal.
It includes a citation in narrative form (maximum 800 words), clearly bringing out the distinguished and exceptional achievements and service of the person recommended in her or his respective field or discipline.
For more details one should visit ‘Awards and Medals’ button on Ministry of Home Affairs website www.mha.gov.in
The portal for the nominations is https://padmaawards.gov.in
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