Civilian awards
BHARAT RATNA The highest civilian award of the India.This was instituted in 1954. Any person without distinction of race,gender... is eligible for this award. It is given to recognise exceptional service of the highest order.This is not compulsory to give this award every year. PADMA AWARDs These awards were instituted in 1954.These awards are given every year on Republic Day. There three categories in descending order of importance. PADMA VIBHUSHAN For exceptional and distinguished services. PADMA BHUSHAN For distinguished service of a high order. PADMA SHRI For distinguished service.