They are given for distinguished and exceptional achievements and service in different fields and disciplines such as art, literature and education, sports, medicine, social work, science and engineering, public affairs, civil service, trade and industry.
The Union Home Ministry on Monday said President Ram Nath Kovind has approved conferment of 119 Padma awards seven Padma Vibhushan, 10 Padma Bhushan and 102 Padma Shri.
Rajnikant Shroff, Sindhutai Sapkal, Girish Prabhune, Namdeo Kamble, Parshuram Gangawane and Jaswantiben Popat are the award winners from Maharashtra this year.
Shroff has been awarded the Padma Bhushan in the field of trade and industry.
The other five are the Padma Shri award winners.
Maharashtra should have got more Padma awards: Sanjay Raut
Rajnikant Shroff, Sindhutai Sapkal, Girish Prabhune, Namdeo Kamble, Parshuram Gangawane and Jaswantiben Popat are the award winners from Maharashtra this year.
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MUMBAI: Maharashtra makes a big contribution towards the country and the world in different sectors, but the state has received only six Padma awards this year, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut said on Tuesday.
Talking to reporters here, Raut said at least 10 to 12 persons from Maharashtra should have been honoured with the awards this year.
The awards are given in three categories Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri.