Indian National Awards List
Following is the list of top awards in India
Civilian Awards
Civilian awards are honors conferred upon individuals who have made distinguished contributions to culture, society, or other fields, without essentially serving in the military or government. These awards are characteristically given by national governments or non-profit organizations and are often envisioned to recognize exceptional service, achievement, or public service. These awards are conferred to people who have achieved a milestone in their respective fields.
Civilian Awards of India are of four types:
- Bharat Ratna
- Padma Vibhushan
- Padma Bhushan
- Padma Shri
Gallantry Awards
Gallantry awards are honors given to individuals who have confirmed excellent courage, bravery, and valor in the face of danger or adversity. There are numerous different types of gallantry awards, each with its specific criteria and levels of recognition. In many cases, the awards are hierarchical, with higher levels reserved for more exceptional acts of bravery.
Mainly there are two types of awards in India:
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War-Time Gallantry Awards
(i) Param Vir Chakra
(ii) Maha Vir Chakra
(iii) Vir Chakra
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Peace-Time Gallantry Awards
(i) Ashoka Chakra
(ii) Kirti Chakra
(iii) Shaurya Chakra
National Sports Awards
National sports awards are a set of admired awards given annually to honor outstanding achievements and contributions in India’s sports field. A committee of experts designates the award winners and coaches, comprising former sportspersons, and sports administrators, based on their performance and contribution to their respective sports.
There are four types:
(a) Major Dhyanchand Khel Ratna Award
(b) Arjuna Award,
(c) Dronacharya Award
(d) Dhyan Chand Award
Literary Awards
Literary awards are a set of significant honors given to poets, authors,, and other literary figures for their brilliant contributions to the world of literature. These awards recognize outstanding works of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and other literary genres and are often supported by literary societies, publishing houses, or cultural organizations. The criteria for selecting award winners vary from one award to another. Some awards identify the quality of originality, writing, and creativity, while others focus on the effect of the work on society or cultural significance.
There are three types:
(a) Jnanpith Award
(b) Sahitya Akademi Fellowship
(c) Sahitya Akademi Award
