Category:Padma Vibhushan

**Padma Vibhushan**
	second highest civilian award of the Republic of India
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Location	India;
Has part(s)	Padma Vibhushan in literature & education; Padma Vibhushan in trade & industry; Padma Vibhushan in science & engineering; Padma Vibhushan in Public Affairs;
Inception	1954;
Next higher rank	Bharat Ratna;
Next lower rank	Padma Bhushan;
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English: The Padma Vibhushan is India's second highest civilian honour. It consists of a medal and a citation and is awarded by the President of India. It was established on 2 January 1954. It ranks behind the Bharat Ratna and before the Padma Bhushan. It is awarded to recognize exceptional and distinguished service to the nation in any field, including government service.

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