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The nominations for Padma Awards-2021 is open till 15th September this year. Home Ministry said, online nominations and recommendations for the Padma Awards to be announced on the occasion of Republic Day next year have started from 1st May, 2020.
The Ministry said, the nominations for Padma Awards will be received online only on the Padma Awards portal www.padmaawards.gov.in. The Padma Awards, namely, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri, are among the highest civilian awards of the country. Instituted in 1954, these Awards are announced on the occasion of the Republic Day every year.
The award seeks to recognize work of distinction and is given for distinguished and exceptional achievements in all fields and disciplines including Art, Literature and Education, Sports, Medicine, Social Work, Science and Engineering, Public Affairs, Civil Service, Trade and Industry. The Ministry said, all persons without distinction of race, occupation, position or sex are eligible for these Awards.
Government servants including those working with PSUs, except Doctors and Scientists, are not eligible for Padma Awards. Home Ministry said, the government is committed to transform Padma Awards into People’s Padma. The Ministry has requested all citizens to make nominations and recommendations including self-nomination.