The Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday announced that the online nominations and recommendations for the Padma Awards for 2022 have been opened till September 15. The recommendations for these civilian awards Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri are given every year and the recipients` names are announced on the occasion of Republic Day. The nominations, recommendations for Padma Awards will be received online only on the Padma Award portal https://padmaawards.gov.in.

The government is committed to transform the Padma Awards into "People`s Padma". "All citizens are therefore requested to identify talented persons whose excellence and achievements really deserve to be recognized from amongst women, SC/STs, divyang persons and who are doing selfless service to society and make their nominations/recommendations," the Ministry said.