The second-highest civilian award in India, awarded for distinguished service in the fields of art, social work, public affairs, science, trade, industry, medicine, literature, sports and civil service. Instituted in 1954, it is annually conferred by the Prime Minister of India to both citizens and non-citizens, during their lifetimes or posthumously, on Republic Day (January 26).
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Instituted in 2009, it is an award given by the Government of India to textile craftspeople for their outstanding contributions…
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Charitable organisation dedicated to the conservation of European civilian cemeteries across former colonial territories of the British Empire in South…
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Instituted on January 2, 1954, it is India's highest civilian honour, conferred in recognition of exceptional service and performance in…