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Padma Vibhushan

Padma Vibhushan
AwardnamePadma Vibhushan
TypeCivilian
CategoryNational
Instituted1954
Firstawarded1954
Lastawarded2011
Total283
AwardedbyGovernment of India
PreviousnamesPahela Varg
RibbonMedium Pink
PrecededbyBharat Ratna
FollowedbyPadma Bhushan

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The Padma Vibhushan is the second highest civilian award in the Republic of India. It consists of a medal and a citation and is awarded by the President of India. It was established on 2 January 1954. It ranks behind the Bharat Ratna and comes before the Padma Bhushan. It is awarded to recognize exceptional and distinguished service to the nation in any field, including government service.


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