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This year, the President has approved conferment of 131 Padma Awards. (File Photo)
The Centre has released the list of winners of the Padma Award this year. One of the highest civilian Awards of the country, the lists of its winners are announced every year on the eve of Republic Day.
It is given in various disciplines, ranging from art and social work to public affairs, science and engineering, sports, and civil service.
This year, the President has approved conferment of 131 Padma Awards — 5 Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri Awards.
‘Padma Vibhushan’ is awarded for exceptional and distinguished service. ‘Padma Bhushan’ for distinguished service of high order and ‘Padma Shri’ for distinguished service in any field.
Former Kerala Chief Minister V S Achuthanandhan and veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra Singh Deol were awarded the Padma Vibhushan posthumously for public affairs and art, respectively. Cricketer Rohit Sharma is among the Padma Shri winners.
The highest number of winners this year were from Maharashtra (15), followed by Tamil Nadu (13), Uttar Pradesh (11), West Bengal (11), and Kerala (8).
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