the padma awards are given on the national holiday bharat ratna.
on which national holiday are the padma awards given?
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the padma awards are given out in india every year on republic day, usually in quantities less than 120. there are 3 classes of padma awards, distinguishing the quality of service from distinguished to high order to exceptional. the padma bhushan is in the second category, recognizing public achievements of a high order in one's specified field. awards are given in a variety of disciplines including art, civil service, sports, and literature. the public is able to make nominations and the padma awards committee, prime minister, and president collaborate to make the final decision. the awards committee looks for life long achievement, public service, and excellence in their nominees. gupta earned this prestigious award in 1998 in the medical category, receiving a certificate with the president's signature and a medallion.
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