Civilian awards

BHARAT RATNA

The highest civilian award of the India.This was instituted in 1954. Any person without distinction of race,gender... is eligible for this award. It is given to recognise exceptional service of the highest order.This is not compulsory to give this award every year.

PADMA AWARDs

These awards were instituted in 1954.These awards are given every year on Republic Day. There three categories in descending order of importance.

 PADMA VIBHUSHAN 

For exceptional and distinguished services.

PADMA BHUSHAN

For distinguished service of a high order.

PADMA SHRI

For distinguished service.