Port Blair, June 04: The online nominations/recommendation for Padma Awards namely ‘Padma Vibhushan’, ‘Padma Bhushan’ and ‘Padma Mrs.’ have started from 1st May, 2023 and the last date for nominations is 15th September, 2023. These awards are announced on the occasion of the Republic day every year. The award seeks to recognize ‘Work of distinction’ and is given, for distinguished and exceptional achievements/service in all fields/disciplines, such as, Art, Literature & Education, Sports, Medicine, Social work, Science & Engineering, Public affairs, civil service, Trade and Industry etc. All persons without distinction of race, occupation, position or sex are eligible for these Awards. A copy of the statutes and rules relating to these awards is available in MHA’s web-site www.padmaawards.gov.in.
The nominations/recommendations for the Padma Awards will be received only on the online portal www.padmaawards.Qov.in designed by the Ministry of Home Affairs. The nomination/recommendation should contain all relevant details specified in the format available on the above said website, including a citation in narrative form (Maximum 800 words), clearly bringing out the distinguished and exceptional achievement/service recommendation of the person recommended in his/her respective field/discipline. While recommending a person online one has to make sure that all the necessary details are filled properly. Details relating to the steps to be taken for making online recommendations are available on the MHA’s website
The cut-off date may please be strictly adhered to, as nominations/recommendations received only during 1st May, 2023 to 15th September 2023 will be considered. It may also be noted that the nominations/recommendations received through online mode only will be considered.