AWARDS - INDIA
Civilian Awards
Bharat Ratna
It is the highest civilian award of India. Instituted in 1954
The first recipients of the Bharat Ratna was C. Rajagopalachari, Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, and C. V. Raman
The number of Bharat Ratna is restricted to a maximum of three nominees being awarded per year
Padma Vibhushan
The Padma Vibhushan is the second-highest civilian award of India, second only to the Bharat Ratna.
Instituted in 1954
Padma Bhushan
The Padma Bhushan is the third-highest civilian award of India, proceeded by the Bharat Ratna and the
Padma Vibhushan and followed by the Padma Shri. Instituted in 1954
Padma Shri
Padma Shri is the fourth highest civilian award in the Republic of India
National Sports Awards
Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award (Previously known as Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna)
The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna is the highest honour bestowed to a sportsperson for his/her
achievements in India
The first recipient of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award is Viswanathan Anand
Dhyan Chand Award
The award that is given to the veteran sportspersons of India for their lifetime achievement in their respective field
of sport is named as the Dhyan Chand Award for Life Time Achievement in Sports and Games
Dronacharya Award
This award is given to coaches and sports teachers for producing great skilled teams and individual players in
various sports
Dronacharya awards were initiated in 1985
Arjuna Award
The Arjuna Awards are given by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India to recognize
outstanding achievement in sports. Instituted in 1961
Literature Awards Gallantry awards
1. Jyanpith award 1. Param vir chakra.
2. Saraswati Samman 2. Maha vir chakra.
3. Moorti Devi Award 3. Vir chakra.
4. Ashoka chakra.
4. Bihari Puraskar
5. Kirti chakra.
5. Sahitya Academy Award 6. Shaurya chakra.
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