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HONOURS AND AWARDS

136. National Honours: National Honours and Awards like Bharat Ratna
and other gallantry awards are presented on Republic Day in recognition

of distinguished services of a high order or exceptional valour and

courage in war. These honours are described as under:
Non-Gallantry Awards

i. Bharat Ratna: The award is given for exceptional work towards

the advancement of art, literature and science, and in recognition of
public service of the highest order.

ii. Padma Vibhushan: The award is given for exceptional and

distinguished service in any field including service rendered by

government servants.

iii. Padma Bhushan: The award is given for distinguished service of a
high order in any field, including service rendered by government

servants.

iv. Padma Shri: The award is given for distinguished service in any

field including service rendered by government servants.