Awards are marks of acknowledgement honour and respect given to individuals for outstanding and remarkable societal achievements. The government of India bestows these national prizes on individuals for their outstanding achievements or performances in many fields regardless of religion age caste occupation or other factors.
Here is the list of awards in India by category including Government private and social awards.
Government awards
Government awards are the national awards in India in which The government of India bestows national prizes on people for remarkable service or success in various fields regardless of age caste occupation religion or other factors. Civilian Awards Gallantry Awards National Sports Awards and Literary Awards in India are the four main categories under which awards are given in India.
Types of Government Awards:
- Bharat Ratna The Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian distinction bestowed by the Indian Republic. The award which was established on January 2 1954 is given in appreciation of "exceptional service/performance of the highest order" without distinction to race occupation status or gender. Source
- National film Awards The National Film Awards are Indias most prestigious film award ceremony. Along with the International Film Festival of India and the Indian Panorama it was established in 1954 and since 1973 it has been overseen by the Directorate of Film Festivals of the Indian government. Source
- Rashtriya Puraskar Rashtriya Puraskar is an online platform that the Government of India established on July 27 2022. Through this web portal any Indian citizen can nominate someone for a National Award on a single platform. Source
- Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Awards The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award often known as the Khel Ratna Award is Indias highest athletic prize. It is awarded yearly by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports of the Indian Government. Source
- Web Ratna Awards The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology launched the Web Ratna Awards to honour the exceptional accomplishments of various states in the field of egovernance. It was renamed Digital India Awards in 2014. Source
- Jeevan Raksha Padak The Jeevan Raksha Padak is an Indian government civilian lifesaving award. The award then known as the Jeevan Raksha Padak Class III was first presented on September 30 1961. Source
- Gandhi Peace Prize The International Gandhi Peace Prize which honours Mahatma Gandhi is presented by the Indian government. On the occasion of Mohandas Gandhis 125th birth anniversary the Government of India established the International Gandhi Peace Prize in 1995 as a tribute to the values espoused by Gandhi. Source
- Sant Kabir Award The Sant Kabir Award is given by the Indian government to outstanding weavers who have made significant contributions to the preservation of the handloom legacy. Source
- Nari Shakti Puraskar The Nari Shakti Puraskar is an annual honour given to women or organisations that support womens empowerment by the Indian governments Ministry of Women and Child Development. Source
- Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding The Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding is a recognition of international understanding granted by the Indian government in honour of Jawaharlal Nehru who served as Indias first prime minister. Source
Private Awards
Private awards are awarded to recognise excellence in many sectors by private organisations or individuals. The Filmfare honours the Indian Telly Awards the Indian Television Academy Awards and many more are examples of private honours in India.
Types of Private Awards
- India MSME Awards The award honours MSMEs who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of business growth market performance job creation influence on consumers and the economy and other socioeconomic efforts witnessed. Source
- The Eminence Awards The Eminence Awards is viewed as a prestigious award for business and professional performance on a global level giving a massive level of recognition and adoration from peers as well as the industry.
- Young Entrepreneur of the year Award The Young World Entrepreneur of the Year Award was designed to recognise and promote five of the worlds most innovative entrepreneurs under the age of 35 who are making a positive global impact and inspiring others through their leadership. Source
- Filmfare Awards The Times Group presents the Filmfare Awards annually to recognise artistic and technical achievements in the Indian film industry. The Filmfare Awards ceremony is one of Indias oldest film events. The awards were first given out in 1954. Source
- CII Industrial Innovation Awards The Industrial Innovation Awards are designed to assist the Indian industry in implementing a systematic innovation process using the CIIs Enterprise Innovation Maturity Framework. Source
- Indian Television Awards The Indian Television Academy Awards (ITA Awards) are an annual award event held by the Indian Television Academy to recognise achievements in Hindilanguage television. Source
Social Awards
Social awards are given to individuals or organisations that have made substantial contributions to society by doing acts of humanity or social welfare that have a positive impact on the lives of others. Many social awards are given out around the world. Numerous social honours are given out in India to people or groups for their noteworthy contributions to the community. For instance the Sardar Patel Memorial Foundation is a prestigious set of awards that recognizes outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to society. The awards are divided into four categories namely the National Award Nobel Award Gaurav Saaman Award and Peace and Unity Award.