"Do you know inspiring people?" ; PM Modi invites people to nominate for Padma Awards 2022

New Delhi, June 12: Noting that India has many talented people, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people to nominate their choice of persons, who are doing exceptional work at the grassroots, for Padma awards.

 

Taking to the social media, PM Modi said India has many talented people doing exceptional work at the grassroots but they are often not much known. Going further, PM Modi asked 'do you know such inspiring people? through his tweet to encourage people for nominations.

 

The Central government last month opened the online nominations for the Padma Awards 2022. The last date for nominations is September 15, 2021. The awards will be announced on the occasion of Republic Day in 2022.

 

 

 

The Padma awards are one of the highest civilian honours of India announced annually on the eve of Republic Day. The awards are given in three categories: Padma Vibhushan (for exceptional and distinguished service), Padma Bhushan (distinguished service of higher-order), and Padma Shri (distinguished service).

 

In the last few years, the Modi government has been honouring scores of unsung heroes with the Padma awards for their life-long contributions to society and achievements in different fields. Formed in 1954, these awards are announced on the occasion of Republic Day every year.

 

The Padma Awards are awarded to citizens of India to recognise their distinguished contribution across various spheres of activity such as education, arts, literature, industry, sports, science, medicine, social service, and public affairs. It has also been awarded to some distinguished individuals who contributed to India in various ways but were not citizens of India.

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