The government has received over 25,000 nominations so far for the prestigious Padma Awards-2020, officials said on Friday.The last date of filing the nominations or recommendations is September 15, 2019.The nominations or recommendations for Padma Awards were invited online through a Padma Awards portal.According to a press release by the government, Padma Awards seek to recognise 'work of distinction' and is given for distinguished and exceptional achievements, service in all fields and disciplines. All persons without any distinction of race, caste, occupation, position or sex are eligible for these Awards.Government servants including those working with Public Servant Undertakings (PSUs), except Doctors and Scientists, are not eligible for Padma Awards.Central Ministries and Departments, States and Union Territory Governments, Bharat Ratna and Padma Vibhushan awardees, Institutes of Excellence have been requested to make concerted efforts in identifying talented persons whose ...
