Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Applauds Padma Awards 2024 Recipients for Outstanding Contributions

Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed his joy at the announcement of the prestigious Padma Vibhushan posthumously conferred upon the late Bindeshwar Pathak for his remarkable contributions to social work. In tandem with this, Chief Minister Kumar also awarded Padma Bhushan to Dr. Chandeshwar Prasad Thakur for his achievements in medicine. Additionally, the honor was bestowed upon Shanti Devi Paswan and Shivam Paswan (a husband-wife duo), Ashok Kumar Vishwas, Ram Kumar Mallik for their notable contributions in the field of arts, and Surendra Kishore for his excellence in language.

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar extended his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all the recipients on their well-deserved recognition, emphasizing the significance of their contributions to their respective fields.

The Union government unveiled the list of Padma Awards 2024 winners on Thursday, marking the nation’s second-highest civilian honors. These prestigious awards, conferred by the Government of India, celebrate exceptional achievements across various domains.

The Padma Awards are categorized into three levels: Padma Vibhushan (for exceptional and distinguished service), Padma Bhushan (for distinguished service of a higher order), and Padma Shri (for distinguished service). Notably, the awards aim to acknowledge outstanding accomplishments in all fields where a public service element is involved.

Recipients are selected based on the recommendations made by the Padma Awards Committee, constituted by the Prime Minister annually. The awards play a pivotal role in recognizing and honoring individuals whose contributions have made a significant impact on society, reflecting the diverse range of accomplishments across different sectors.