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The Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award in India, instituted in 1954. The award is bestowed by the President of India and is given for exceptional service towards advancement of art, literature, and science, and in recognition of public service of the highest order.
The award is not limited to Indian citizens and has been awarded to several non-Indians in the past. The award is conferred by the President of India, in his/her discretion, on persons who have exceptional service in any field of human endeavor. The award has been awarded to 45 individuals till date, including politicians, scientists, social reformers, artists, and sportspersons.
The award is a symbolic recognition of the outstanding contributions made by the individuals in their respective fields. It is a way of recognizing the contributions made by the individuals to the society and to the nation as a whole. The award is not given annually, but is given when the President of India feels that there is someone who deserves the award. The award is not given posthumously, but in the case of death before the award is announced, the award is given to the next of kin.
The award is given in the form of a Sanad (certificate) signed by the President of India and a medallion. The medallion is made of gold and is 1.5 inches in diameter. The obverse of the medallion bears the sun, the lion capital of Ashoka, and the words "Bharat Ratna" in Devanagari script. The reverse of the medallion bears the state emblem and the words "Satyameva Jayate" in the Devanagari script.
The first recipients of the award were the Indian politician C. Rajagopalachari, philosopher Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, and scientist Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman. Since then, the award has been given to several individuals who have made outstanding contributions in their respective fields. Some of the notable recipients of the award include political leaders Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, and Sardar Patel, scientists C.V. Raman, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, and S. Chandrasekhar, social reformers B.R. Ambedkar, Mother Teresa, and Jayaprakash Narayan, and artists Lata Mangeshkar, Bhimsen Joshi, and M.S. Subbulakshmi.
The Bharat Ratna award is a symbol of the highest honor that can be bestowed upon an individual in India. It is a recognition of the outstanding contributions made by the individuals in their respective fields and is a way of recognizing the contributions made by the individuals to the society and to the nation as a whole. The award is not given annually and is given only when the President of India feels that there is someone who deserves the award. The award is a great honor for the recipients and is a recognition of their exceptional service towards the advancement of art, literature, and science, and in recognition of public service of the highest order.
The Benefits Of Bharat Ratna Award:
- Recognition as the highest civilian honor in India.
- A sense of national pride and accomplishment for the awardee.
- Increased public visibility and prestige for the awardee.
- A sense of validation and validation of one's contributions to the nation.
- A financial reward of Rs. 1,000,000 and a citation certificate signed by the President of India.
- A special place in the hearts of the people of India and the world.
- A lifetime of respect and admiration from the people of India.
- A lifetime of recognition as a leader and role model in the field of art, science, literature, sports, public service, or any other area of national or international importance.
- A sense of legacy and legacy for future generations.
- A sense of immortality and an opportunity to be remembered forever in the annals of Indian history.
- A chance to be a part of an exclusive club of elite awardees, who have made a significant impact on the nation.
- An opportunity to be a part of the inspiring story of India, and to be remembered for one's contributions to the nation.
