Union Ministry of Home Affairs announced winners of Padma Awards.

January 28, 2023

Padma Awards, instituted in 1954, are one of the highest civilian honours of India announced annually on eve of Republic Day.
Padma Awards are presented to honor people from different fields such as social work, education, literature, public affairs, education, etc.
These are given in three categories
- Padma Vibhushan for exceptional and distinguished service.
- Padma Bhushan for distinguished service of a high order.
- Padma Shri for distinguished service.
Total number of awards to be given in a year (excluding posthumous awards and to NRI/foreigners/OCIs) should not be more than 120.
Awardees are presented a Sanad (certificate) signed by President and a medallion. There is no cash prize.