Photos: President confers Padma awards on 47 'inspiring' personalities
The government had earlier announced awards in three categories, namely, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri.
By : DC Correspondent
Update: 2019-03-11 06:36 GMT
New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday conferred Padma Shri award, one of the highest civilian honours.
Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind confers Padma Shri award upon table tennis player Sharath Kamal and grandmaster Harika Dronavalli. #PadmaAwards pic.twitter.com/8zbhKRFviU
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Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind confers Padma Bhushan award (posthumous) upon veteran journalist Kuldip Nayar. His wife Bharti Nayar received the award. pic.twitter.com/NPuToZeXXk
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The awards are given in three categories: Padma Vibhushan (for exceptional and distinguished service), Padma Bhushan (distinguished service of higher order) and Padma Shri (distinguished service).