AWARDS OF INDIA

Awards of India

Awards are the sign of honour and respect conferred to the people with praiseworthy achievements.

The major categories of Awards are :

1. Civilian Awards.

2. Gallantry Awards.

Civilian Awards

Civilian Awards are conferred to the people with outstanding achievements in their field of work. These awards have been conferring since 1954.

Civilian awards are (According to the degree of honour) :

Civilian Awards

1. Bharat Ratna - Highest Honour.

2. Padma awards are conferred in three categories. These are following in the decreasing order of their importance.

a. Padma Vibhushan – 2^nd Highest Honour.

b. Padma Bhushan – 3^rd Highest Honour.

c. Padma Shri – 4^th Highest Honour.

2021 Padma awardees

Gallantry Awards

Gallantry awards are conferred to the personnel in the field of military for bravery and valour. There are two types of Gallantry awards. These are

Gallantry Awards

1. Wartime Gallantry Awards.

2. Peacetime Awards.

Wartime Gallantry Awards :

1. Param Vir Chakra – Highest military award in India. Awarded for national bravery in the presence of the enemy.

2. Maha Vir Chakra – is the second highest military award and is awarded for acts of conspicuous gallantry in the presence of the enemy whether on land at sea or in the air.

3. Vir Chakra – Third highest military award for wartime Gallantry Award.

Peacetime Gallantry Awards :

1. Ashok Chakra.

2. Kirti Chakra.

3. Shaurya Chakra.

2021 Gallantry Awardees

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