A view of the Padma Awards portal site.
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It has actually been tossed open for elections by any specific in a pre-agreed format.
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and extended lockdown, the portal for nominations for the Padma awards, the 2nd greatest civilian honours in the country and announced on Republic Day, has been made live. The website has actually been tossed open for elections by any private in a pre-agreed format.
While the website was made live on May 1, letters welcoming elections have actually gone out, according to convention, to previous Padma Vibhushan recipients, those having received the Bharat Ratna and eminent people from numerous fields. While these awardees have actually been welcomed through letters for their elections, all such elections need to be docked online, with the portal closing on September 15.
An 800- word description of why the nominee deserves the award is asked for as is certain weightage offered to nominations for pub