Padma Shri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Padma Shri |
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Awarded by Government of India |
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| Country | India |
| Type | National Civilian distinguishment |
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| Established | 1954 |
| First awarded | 1954 |
| Last awarded | 2019 |
| Total awarded | 2840 |
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| Next (higher) | Padma Bhushan |
| Next (lower) | Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak |
Padma Shri is the fourth highest civilian awrd 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.
Images for kids
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A Padma Shri certificate during the Presidency of K. R. Narayanan
See also
In Spanish: Premio Padma Shri para niños
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