Padma BhushanPadma Shri
Padma Bhushan
| PADMA BHUSHAN |
| Type: | Civilian |
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| Category: | National |
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| Instituted: | 1954 |
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The Padma Bhushan is the third highest civilian award in the Republic of India, after the Bharat Ratna and the Padma Vibhushan, but comes before the Padma Shri.
It is awarded to citizens of India to recognize their distinguished contribution in various spheres of activity including the Arts, Education, Industry, Literature, Science,
Sports, Medicine, Social Service and Public Affairs.
The award was established on 2 January 1954 by the President of India. It is awarded to recognize distinguished service of a high order to the nation, in any field.
| Year | Awardee Name | Photo |
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| 2016 | Saina Nehwal |  |
| 2014 | Pullela Gopichand |  |
Padma Shri
| PADMA SHRI |
| Type: | Civilian |
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| Category: | National |
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| Instituted: | 1954 |
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Padma Shri (also Padmashree) is the fourth highest civilian award in the Republic of India, after the Bharat Ratna, the Padma Vibhushan and the Padma Bhushan. It is awarded by the Government of India.
It is awarded to citizens of India to recognize their distinguished contribution in various spheres of activity including the Arts, Education, Industry, Literature, Science,
Sports, Medicine, Social Service and Public Affairs.
| Year | Awardee Name | Photo |
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| 2015 | P. V. Sindhu |  |
| 2012 | S.M.Arif |  |
| 2010 | SAINA NEHWAL |  |
| 2006 | MADHUMITA SINGH BISHT |  |
| 2005 | PULLELA GOPICHAND |  |
| 1993 | MEENA SHAH |  |
| 1982 | PRAKASH PADUKONE |  |
