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The Pravasi Bharatiya Samman (Overseas Indian Award) is the highest Indian award for Overseas Indians or an organisation or institution established and run by Overseas Indian diaspora, constituted by the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs, Government of India in conjunction with the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (Overseas Indian Day), to honour exceptional and meritorious contribution in their ...
The following is an incomplete list of people who have either declined or renounced an Indian honour or decoration. These include recipients of the Bharat Ratna and the Padma awards (Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri), along with other Indian governmental awards.
He was awarded the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman [3] in 2015 by Mohammad Hamid Ansari, the Vice President of India, for his social works and efforts. The Kerala state government nominated him for Padma Shr, the fourth highest civilian award in India. [4] He is a member of Loka Kerala Sabha. Filmmaker Reshel Shah Kapoor produced a six-minute ...
Pages in category "Recipients of Pravasi Bharatiya Samman" The following 113 pages are in this category, out of 113 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
These awards seek to recognize work of any distinction, and is given for distinguished and exceptional achievements/service in all fields of activities/disciplines, such as art, literature and education, sports, medicine, social work, science and engineering, public affairs, civil service, trade and industry, etc.
Ahmed was the recipient of the Pravasi Bhartiya Samman Award in 2021 [5] for his work in various domains like that of education, business, medicine, employment [6] and the environment. [7] Because of his work towards improved toilet hygiene, Prime Minister Narendra Modi [8] gave the Toilet Titan Award to Dr. Ahmed at the Safaigiri Summit in ...
President Pranab Mukherjee gave the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards. [4] In 2013, 11th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas was held in Kochi from 7–9 January, where the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) is organising partner of the summit. [5] The President of Mauritius, Rajkeswur Purryag, was the chief guest at the official inaugural session. [6]
Vikram Seth (born 20 June 1952) is an Indian novelist and poet. [2] He has written several novels and poetry books. He has won several awards such as Padma Shri, Sahitya Akademi Award, Pravasi Bharatiya Samman, WH Smith Literary Award and Crossword Book Award.