Padma Shri
Padma Shri is the fourth highest civilian award of India after Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan and Padma Bhushan awards. These civilian awards are awarded by the Government of India on 26 January, the Republic Day of India each year.
Padma Shri award was first given in the year 1954. This award is awarded to citizens of India in recognition of their contribution in various activities such as the arts, education, literature, industry, cinema, sports, medicine, social service, public affairs, and others.[1]
Padma Shri Media
The National Emblem of India is derived from the time of the Emperor Ashoka. The emblem is a replica of the Lion of Sarnath, near Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.
Padma Shri Ribbon
A Padma Shri certificate during the Presidency of K. R. Narayanan
Reference
- ↑ "Precedence Of Medals". Website. Indian Army. Retrieved 9 September 2014.