What are padma shri and padma bibhusan given for?

Question

What are padma shri and padma bibhusan given for?

Answer 1

Padma Shri (also spelt Padma Shree, Padmashree, Padma Sree and Padma Sri) is an award given by the Government of India generally to Indian citizens to recognize their distinguished contribution in various spheres of activity including the Arts, Education, Industry, Literature, Science, Sports, Social Service and public life. (The word "Padma" (Sanskrit) means "Lotus".)

The Padma Bhushan is an Indian civilian decoration established on January 2, 1954 by the President of India. It stands third in the hierarchy of civilian awards, after the Bharat Ratna and the Padma Vibhushan, but comes before the Padma Sri. It is awarded to recognize distinguished service of a high order to the nation, in any field.

Answer 2

It's Padma Vibhushan.

Padma Vibhushan and Padmashree are the 2nd and the 4th highest civillian awards given to the peoples from every fields right from Arts, Science, Buisness,Sports, etc. for their contribution in the respective field.

Answer 3

Padma Shri  award  is Indian citizens to recognize their distinguished contribution in various spheres of activity including the Arts, Education, Industry, Literature, Science, Sports, Social Service and public life.

It stands fourth in the hierarchy of civilian awards after the Bharat Ratna, the Padma Vibhushan and the Padma Bhushan.

The Padma Vibhushan is India's second highest civilian honour.   It is awarded to recognise exceptional and distinguished service to nation in any field, including government service.