Centre invites names for ‘people’s Padma’ awards

The Centre on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, stated it was dedicated to remodeling the Padma awards into “people’s Padma”, and requested all residents to make suggestions and self-nominations for the distinguished honour.

In an announcement, the Union Home Ministry stated on-line nominations or suggestions had been on for the Padma awards to be introduced on the eve of Republic Day, 2022.

The final date for nominations is September 15.

The nominations or suggestions will likely be acquired solely on-line on the Padma awards portal, https: //padmaawards.gov.in.

The assertion stated concerted efforts is likely to be made to determine gifted individuals whose excellence and achievements deserved to be recognised from amongst ladies, weaker sections of society, Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe individuals, the bodily challenged and all those that are doing selfless service to society.

The nominations or suggestions ought to comprise all related particulars specified within the format accessible on the Padma portal.

All individuals with out distinction of race, occupation, place or intercourse are eligible for these awards however authorities servants together with these working with PSUs, besides docs, will not be eligible for Padma awards, the assertion stated.

Instituted in 1954, these awards are introduced on the eve of Republic Day yearly.

The Narendra Modi authorities has been honouring many “unsung heroes,” who’re contributing to the society in several methods, with Padma awards since 2014.