Which award has highest prize money in India?

Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award of the country. It is awarded in recognition of exceptional service/performance of the highest order in any field of human endeavour.

What is the prize money of Padma Bhushan?

It carries a cash prize of Rs 1 crore.

What is the benefits of Padma Shri award?

India’s four main civilian awards in India – the Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and the Padma Shri – come with no monetary benefits. They cannot be used as titles that are prefixed or suffixed to the recipient’s name: a Supreme Court judgement of 1995 specified that these awards are not titles.

What is the benefits of Bharat Ratna award?

The recipient receives a Sanad (certificate) signed by the President and a medallion without any monetary grant. Usage of the title ‘Bharat Ratna’ as a prefix by the awardee is exempt from Article 18 (1) of the Constitution, as per the Supreme Court’s precedent in Balaji Raghavan/S.P. Anand v. Union of India in 1995.

Is Padma Shri award money given?

The Padma awards come with no cash prize and what the recipients get is a certificate signed by the President and a medallion. The winners are also given a small replica of the medallion, “which they can wear during any ceremonial/state functions” if they so desire.

What is the prize money of Bharat Ratna?

The top 4 civilian honours –Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri do not carry any prize money. On conferment of the award, the recipient receives a Sanad (certificate) signed by the President and a medallion.

Is Bharat Ratna tax free?

If the award is approved by the Government you don’t have to pay taxes. If, however, the award is not approved, tax would have to be paid.

Does Bharat Ratna get diplomatic passport?

The Bharat Ratna awardees are entitled for a diplomatic passport. Diplomatic passport entitles them for a separate immigration counter, access to VIP lounge in the airports etc. Apart from this, the Indian Missions abroad extend them all possible support in their visits abroad.

Why Padma Bhushan is given?

The Padma Bhushan represents the third highest civilian award in the Republic of India and is awarded to recognize distinguished service of a high order to the nation, in any field. In the hierarchy, the Padma Bhushan comes after the Bharat Ratna and the Padma Vibhushan, but before the Padma Shri.

What facilities are provided to Padma Shri awardees?

The Padma award is just an honor. No cash allowance or any facility/benefit in terms of concession etc. in rail/air travel is attached to these awards. The award does not amount to a title and cannot be used as a suffix or prefix to the awardee’s name on letterheads, invitation cards, posters, books, etc.

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