Executive Summary:
This document, published by authority on March 30, 2017, in New Delhi, announces the conferral of Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri Awards. The awards recognize individuals for their contributions in various fields including public affairs, science, engineering, yoga, literature, education, social work, art, medicine, trade, industry, and sports. The President of India is pleased to confer these awards.
Key Points / Main Content:
Padma Vibhushan Awards:
* Dr. Murli Manohar Joshi: Public Affairs, Delhi.
* Shri Sharadchandra Govindrao Pawar: Public Affairs, Maharashtra.
* Prof. Udipi Ramachandra Rao: Science Engineering, Karnataka.
* Shri Purno Agitok Sangma (Posthumous): Public Affairs, Meghalaya.
Padma Bhushan Awards:
* Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati: Yoga, Bihar.
* Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn: Literature Education, Thailand.
* Dr. Tehemton Erach Udwadia: Medicine, Maharashtra.
Padma Shri Awards:
* Prof. Anant Agarwal: Literature Education, USA.
* Kumari Nivedita Raghunath Bhide: Social Work, Tamil Nadu.
* Smt. Basanti Bisht: Art, Uttarakhand.
* Shri Mohan Reddy Venkat Rama Bodanapu: Trade Industry, Telangana.
* Shri Michel Danino: Literature Education, Tamil Nadu.
* Smt. Baoa Devi: Art, Bihar.
* Prof. Madan Madhav Godbole: Medicine, Uttar Pradesh.
* Smt. Sukri Bommu Gouda: Art, Karnataka.
* Shri Karimul Hak: Social Work, West Bengal.
* Dr. Narendra Kohli: Literature Education, Delhi.
* Shri Virat Kohli: Sports, Haryana.
* Dr. Smt. Vege Koteswaramma: Literature Education, Andhra Pradesh.
* Shri Shekar Naik Lachma: Sports, Karnataka.
* Ms. Deepa Malik: Sports, Haryana.
* Dr. Suhaschandra Vithal Mapuskar (Posthumous): Social Work, Maharashtra.
* Shri Wareppa Naba: Art, Manipur.
* Shri Chemancheri Kunhiraman Nair: Art, Kerala.
* Shri Akkitham Achyuthan Nambudiri: Literature Education, Kerala.
* Shri Mukund Nayak: Art, Jharkhand.
* Smt. Meenakshi P: Martial Art, Kerala.
* Shri Vishnu Pandya: Literature Education, Gujarat.
* Dr. Viharidas Gopaldas Patel: Literature Education, Gujarat.
* Dr. Anuradha Paudwal: Art, Maharashtra.
* Shri Chandrakant Pithawa: Science Engineering, Telangana.
* Shri Sreejesh. P.R.: Sports, Kerala.
* Shri Daripalli Ramaiah: Social Work, Telangana.
* Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal: Social Work, Punjab.
* Shri Arun Kumar Sharma: Archaeology, Chhattisgarh.
* Shri Chamu Krishna Shastry: Literature Education, Delhi.
* Prof. Harkishan Singh: Medicine, Chandigarh.
* Shri Laishram Birendrakumar Singh: Art, Manipur.
* Prof. Suniti Solomon (Posthumous): Medicine, Tamil Nadu.
* Shri Punam Suri: Literature Education, Delhi.
* Shri Purushottam Upadhyay: Art, Maharashtra.
* Dr. Bharathi Vishnuvardhan: Art, Karnataka.
* Dr. T.K. Viswanathan: Civil Service, Haryana.
* Dr. Smt. Bhakti Yadav: Medicine, Madhya Pradesh.
Impact Analysis:
Award Recipients:
* Impact: Recognition and honor for their contributions in their respective fields.
* Action Required: Acknowledge and receive the award.
General Public:
* Impact: Awareness of outstanding achievements and contributions to society.
* Action Required: No specific action required.
Government of India:
* Impact: Fulfillment of its role in recognizing and rewarding exemplary service and achievement.
* Action Required: Ensure proper conferral and documentation of the awards.
Key Entities Referenced
Padma Vibhushan: A high civilian award conferred by the President of India.
Padma Bhushan: A civilian award conferred by the President of India, ranking lower than Padma Vibhushan and higher than Padma Shri.
Padma Shri: A civilian award conferred by the President of India.
President of India: The head of state of India, who confers the Padma Awards.
Murli Manohar Joshi: Recipient of Padma Vibhushan for Public Affairs, Delhi.
Sharadchandra Govindrao Pawar: Recipient of Padma Vibhushan for Public Affairs, Maharashtra.
Udipi Ramachandra Rao: Recipient of Padma Vibhushan for Science Engineering, Karnataka.
Maharashtra: A state in India, place where some of the awardees belong to.