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Padma Shri (also spelt '''Padma Shree''', '''Padmashree''', '''Padma Sree''' and '''Padma Sri''') is an award given by the Government Of India generally to Indian citizens to recognize their distinguished contribution in various spheres of activity including Arts, Education, Industry, Literature, Science, Games, Sports etc. (The word "''Padma''" ( Hindi ) means "Lotus".) It stands fourth in the hierarchy of civilian awards after the Bharat Ratna , the Padma Vibhushan and the Padma Bhushan . On its obverse, the words "''Padma''" and "''Shri''", in Devanagari , appear above and below the Lotus flower. The geometrical pattern on either side is in burnished Bronze . All embossing is in White Gold .

Some notable recipients of the awards (together with the category are listed hereunder)


2006 Awardees



2005 AWARDEES



2004 AWARDEES



2003 AWARDEES



2002 AWARDEES



2001 AWARDEES



2000 AWARDEES



1988 AWARDEES



1982 AWARDEES