Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday tweeted asking Indians to nominate inspiring citizens for the Padma Awards this year. Calling the prestigious awards for citizens the 'People's Padma', Narendra Modi also informed that the last date for nomination is September 15.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said many in India doing exceptional work at the grassroots but not much known about them. As per the government release, the nominations or recommendations will only be received online.
The Padma awards—Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan—are among the highest civilian honours awarded by the Indian government on the Republic Day's eve after being recommended by a Padma Awards Committee.