Padma Bhushan

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The Padma Bhushan (IAST: Padma Bhūṣaṇa, lit. 'Lotus Decoration' is the third-highest civilian award in the Republic of India, after the Bharat Ratna and the Padma Vibhushan, and followed by the Padma Shri. Instituted on 2 January 1954, the award is given for "distinguished service of a high order ... without distinction of race, occupation, position or sex". The award criteria include "service in any field, including service rendered by Government servants," including doctors and scientists, but exclude those working with the public sector undertakings. As of 2026, the award has been bestowed on 1354 individuals, including 41 posthumous and 103 non-citizen recipients.

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