List of Awards in India
1. Civilian Awards
| Award Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Bharat Ratna | The highest civilian award in India, given for exceptional service or performance of the highest order. |
| Padma Vibhushan | Awarded for exceptional and distinguished service. |
| Padma Bhushan | Awarded for distinguished service of a high order. |
| Padma Shri | Awarded for distinguished service in any field. |
2. Gallantry Awards
| Award Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Param Vir Chakra | The highest military award for gallantry in the presence of the enemy. |
| Maha Vir Chakra | Second-highest military award for acts of gallantry. |
| Vir Chakra | Third-highest military decoration. |
| Ashoka Chakra | Highest peacetime gallantry award. |
| Kirti Chakra | Second-highest peacetime gallantry award. |
| Shaurya Chakra | Third-highest peacetime gallantry award. |
3. Literary Awards
| Award Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Jnanpith Award | Prestigious award for Indian literature. |
| Sahitya Akademi Award | Given for outstanding literary work in any of the 24 recognized Indian languages. |
| Vyas Samman | Given for exceptional work in Hindi literature. |
| Rabindranath Tagore Literary Prize | International award for literature in India. |
4. Film and Entertainment Awards
| Award Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Dadasaheb Phalke Award | Highest honor in Indian cinema. |
| National Film Awards | Government awards for excellence in the film industry. |
| Filmfare Awards | Popular awards for Indian cinema. |
| IIFA Awards | International Indian Film Academy Awards, recognizing Bollywood’s global reach. |
5. Sports Awards
| Award Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna (now Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award) | Highest honor in Indian sports. |
| Arjuna Award | For outstanding achievements in sports. |
| Dronacharya Award | For excellence in sports coaching. |
| Dhyan Chand Award | Lifetime achievement award in sports. |
6. Scientific and Technology Awards
| Award Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize | For achievements in science and technology. |
| National Technology Awards | Given for innovation and development in technology. |
| Infosys Prize | For achievements in various scientific and academic disciplines. |
7. Business and Economic Awards
| Award Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Business Standard Awards | For excellence in business leadership. |
| Economic Times Awards | For corporate excellence. |
| Golden Peacock Awards | For corporate governance and sustainability. |
8. Awards for Social Work and Leadership
| Award Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Ramon Magsaysay Award | Though international, several Indians have received it for social service. |
| Indira Gandhi Award for National Integration | For promoting national unity and integrity. |
| Jamnalal Bajaj Awards | For outstanding contributions to social development. |
9. Academic and Teaching Awards
| Award Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Bharat Shiksha Ratan | For contributions to the field of education. |
| Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam IGNITE Awards | For innovation among students. |
| National Teacher’s Award | For excellence in teaching. |