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2024 Padma Awards

Santhosh Kumar 30/01/2024

2024 Padma Awards mind map
Recent News
Announced January 2024
When
Ceremony usually in March or April
Why
Recognize outstanding achievements
What
Padma Vibhushan
Exceptional service
Padma Bhushan
High-order distinguished service
Padma Shri
Distinguished service in any field
Where
Rashtrapati Bhawan
Who
Awardees
132 total
30 women
8 Foreigners/NRI/PIO/OCI
9 Posthumous
Categories
Art, Social Work, Public Affairs, etc.
How
Approved by President of India
Significance
National recognition
Encourages excellence

The 2024 Padma Awards are a prestigious set of Indian civilian honors awarded annually in three categories: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri. These awards recognize achievements in various fields such as art, social work, public affairs, science, trade, and more. This year, 132 awards were announced, including notable awardees across diverse fields and regions, both from India and internationally. The awards are a significant acknowledgment of contributions to society and national development.