The central government on Tuesday, 25 January, announced the Padma Awards for the year 2022.
CDS Gen Bipin Rawat has been awarded the Padma Vibhushan posthumously, and the Padma Bhushan has been conferred on Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, SII MD Cyrus Poonawalla, among others.
Other winners include Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra, and singer Sonu Nigam, who will be awarded the Padma Shri.
Neeraj Chopra was also conferred with Param Vishisht Seva Medal.
Following the announcement, the Olympic gold medallist tweeted a video and said:
"Humbled and honoured to know that I have been named as a recipient of the Padma Shri award and the Param Vishisht Seva Medal. I thank you all for your good wishes and blessings and will continue to work hard to do my best for the nation."
One of the highest civilian awards of the country, the Padma Awards are given in three categories – Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri.
Here is the full list:
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