Bharat Ganarajya/Republic of India/Hindustan - Republic Day 26th January 2018

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Vice President's Secretariat
28-January, 2018 18:52 IST
Vice President meets and greets the Tableaux Artistes and Tribal Guests

Tableaux Artistes perform at Vice President’s residence

The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu and Smt. Usha Naidu have met and greeted the Tableaux Artistes and Tribal Guests who participated in the Republic Day Parade – 2018, in their residence here today. About 2000 Tableaux Artistes and Tribal Guests including the officials and support staff have spent about two hours with Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu and Smt. Usha Naidu.

The Vice President said that performance of different artistes from different part of the country at one platform reflect the unique identity of our nation - 'Unity in diversity'. This brings the national harmony and universal brotherhood, he added.

The Tableaux Artistes have performed different cultural events, which were performed during the Republic Parade – 2018, before the Vice President and hundreds of other invitees. Artistes from Assam, Jammu & Kashmir, Tripura, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh have participated in the performances.

The Members of Ministry of Sports have performed breath-stopping ‘Mallakhamba’ Sport, which impressed everyone present there.

The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu and Smt. Usha Naidu have met each and everyone present in their residence. The artistes and officials who have met the Vice President and his spouse were from Gujarat, CPWD, Manipur, Lakshadweep, Kerala, All India Radio, ITBP, Chhattisgarh, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Jammu & Kashmir, Maharashtra, Tripura, Income Tax Department, Madhya Pradesh, Assam, ICAR, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Ministry of External Affairs, Karnataka, Ministry of Sports, Tractor Drivers, Army Personnel at RR Camp, Photographers & Civil Card Drivers and Ministry of Defence Officials.

The Vice President arranged Tea and Snacks to all the visitors at his residence.


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The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu meeting the Tribal Guests who participated in the Republic Day Parade - 2018, in New Delhi on January 28, 2018.

The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu meeting the Tribal Guests who participated in the Republic Day Parade - 2018, in New Delhi on January 28, 2018.

The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu meeting the Tribal Guests who participated in the Republic Day Parade - 2018, in New Delhi on January 28, 2018.

The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu and Smt. Usha Naidu witnessing the performance of the Tableaux Artistes who participated in the Republic Day Parade - 2018, in New Delhi on January 28, 2018.

The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu and Smt. Usha Naidu witnessing the performance of the Tableaux Artistes who participated in the Republic Day Parade - 2018, in New Delhi on January 28, 2018.

The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu and Smt. Usha Naidu witnessing the performance of the Tableaux Artistes who participated in the Republic Day Parade - 2018, in New Delhi on January 28, 2018.

The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu and Smt. Usha Naidu with the Tableaux Artistes who participated in the Republic Day Parade - 2018, in New Delhi on January 28, 2018.

The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu and Smt. Usha Naidu with the Tableaux Artistes who participated in the Republic Day Parade - 2018, in New Delhi on January 28, 2018

The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu and Smt. Usha Naidu with the Tableaux Artistes who participated in the Republic Day Parade - 2018, in New Delhi on January 28, 2018.

The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu and Smt. Usha Naidu with the Tableaux Artistes who participated in the Republic Day Parade - 2018, in New Delhi on January 28, 2018.

The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu and Smt. Usha Naidu with the Tableaux Artistes who participated in the Republic Day Parade - 2018, in New Delhi on January 28, 2018.

Ministry of Defence
28-January, 2018 17:13 IST
Raksha Mantri felicitates winners of Republic Day Parade participants; Punjab Regiment gets best marching contingent, Maharashtra best tableau

Raksha Mantri Smt Nirmala Sitharaman gave away Republic Day Parade 2018 best contingent and tableau awards at makeshift Rashtriya Rangshala Camp, Cariappa Parade Ground, Delhi Cantt today.

Among the Three Services, Punjab Regiment Contingent was awarded the best marching contingent. Indo-Tibetan Border Police was awarded the best marching contingent among the para-military and other auxiliary forces.

A total of 23 tableaux, out of which 14 from States & Union Territories, two from Ministry of External Affairs depicting long socio-cultural, religious, educational & trade relations between India & ASEAN countries and the rest of the tableaux from other Ministries/Departments participated in this year’s Republic Day Parade. Tableau from Maharashtra depicting coronation of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was awarded the first prize. Tableau from Assam depicting traditional masks and sastras begged second prize. Tableau of Chhattisgarh, which depicted Ramgarh’s ancient amphitheatre along with artistes performing dance, based on Kalidasa’s Meghadootam, was awarded third prize.

In the category of tableaux representing Union Ministries/Departments, the best tableau award has been given to Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports for depicting ‘Khelo India’.

In the category of school children items, South Central Zone Cultural Centre, Nagpur (Maharashtra) performing ‘Baredi Dance’ from Madhya Pradesh was awarded the first prize. However, North East Zone Cultural Centre, Dimapur (Nagaland) and Oxford Foundation School, Najafgarh, Delhi awarded consolation prizes for performing Sangrai Mog Dance of Tripura and Shikshit Bharat, Shashakt Bharat dance respectively.

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The Union Minister for Defence, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman presenting the award for the best tableau in Republic Day Parade 2018 to Maharashtra tableau depicting coronation of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, at makeshift Rashtriya Rangshala Camp, in New Delhi on January 28, 2018.

The Union Minister for Defence, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman presenting the award for the second best tableau in Republic Day Parade 2018 to Assam tableau depicting traditional masks and sastras, at makeshift Rashtriya Rangshala Camp, in New Delhi on January 28, 2018.

The Union Minister for Defence, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman presenting the award for the third best tableau in Republic Day Parade 2018 to Chhattisgarh tableau depicting Ramgarh’s ancient amphitheatre along with artistes performing dance, based on Kalidasa’s Meghadootam, at makeshift Rashtriya Rangshala Camp, in New Delhi on January 28, 2018.

The Union Minister for Defence, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman presenting the award for the best tableau in Republic Day Parade 2018 to tableau of Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports under Union Ministries/Departments category for its float on ‘Khelo India’, at makeshift Rashtriya Rangshala Camp, in New Delhi on January 28, 2018.

The Union Minister for Defence, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman presenting the award for the best school children item in Republic Day Parade 2018 to South Central Zone Cultural Centre, Nagpur (Maharashtra) for performing ‘Baredi Dance’ from Madhya Pradesh, at makeshift Rashtriya Rangshala Camp, in New Delhi on January 28, 2018.

Ministry of Defence
28-January, 2018 17:29 IST
Curtain Raiser – Beating the Retreat 2018

This year, Indian tunes will be the flavour of ‘Beating the Retreat’ ceremony, here tomorrow. As many as 26 performances on the historic Vijay Chowk will enthral the spectators with captivating and foot-tapping music of the bands from the Army, the Navy, the Air Force and the State Police and Central Armed Police Force (CAPF). Out of the 26 performances, 25 tunes have been composed by Indian musicians, which are ‘Indian Soldiers’, ‘Jhelum’, ‘Aj Diya Rati’, ‘Herana Herana’, ‘Nritya Sarita’, ‘Kundan Singa’, ‘Mayur Nritya’, ‘Manohar’, ‘Natraj’, ‘Battle of the Sky’, ‘Sitare Hind’, ‘Mushkoh Valley’, ‘Giri Raj’, ‘Tejas’, ‘Gagan Shakti’, ‘The Great Marshal’, ‘The Brave Warriors’, ‘INS Nilgiri’, ‘Namaste India’, ‘Jai Bharti’, ‘Amrit Wani’, ‘Veer Gorkha’ and ‘Shere-E-Jawan’, while ‘Power of Sound’ and ‘Kingdom of Heaven’ are two new compositions. The only western tune will be ‘Abide with me’. The event will come to a close with the ever-popular tune of ‘Sare Jahan se Acha’.



The ceremony at the Vijay Chowk on January 29th every year marks the culmination of the four-day-long Republic Day celebrations. This year, 18 Military Bands, 15 Pipes and Drums Bands from Regimental Centres and Battalions are participating in Beating the Retreat ceremony. Besides one each of Indian Navy and Indian Air Force band will also form part of the event. Another band of the State Police and CAPF comprising Central Industrial Security Force, Central Reserve Police Force and Delhi Police will also take part.



The principal conductor of Beating the Retreat ceremony will be Maj Ashok Kumar while Army Military bands conductor will be Sub Maj SK Sharma and the Navy and Air Force band conductors will be Master Chief Petty Officer (Musician-I) Ramesh Chand and Junior Warrant Officer Ashok Kumar respectively. The conductor of the State Police and CAPF bands will be Constable Bhim Singh. Buglers will perform under the leadership of Sub Jagdish Giri and pipes and drums bands will play under the instructions of Sub Maj Num Bahadur Gurung.



‘Beating the Retreat’ has emerged as an event of national pride when the Colours and Standards are paraded. The ceremony traces its origins to the early 1950s when Major Roberts of the Indian Army indigenously developed the unique ceremony of display by the massed bands. ‘Beating Retreat’ marks a centuries old military tradition, when the troops ceased fighting, sheathed their arms and withdrew from the battlefield and returned to the camps at sunset at the sounding of the Retreat. Colours and Standards are cased and flags lowered. The ceremony creates nostalgia for the times gone by.

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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at the ‘Beating Retreat’ ceremony, at Vijay Chowk, in New Delhi on January 29, 2018.

The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu, the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi and the Speaker, Lok Sabha, Smt. Sumitra Mahajan at the ‘Beating Retreat’ ceremony, at Vijay Chowk, in New Delhi on January 29, 2018.

The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu, the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, the Speaker, Lok Sabha, Smt. Sumitra Mahajan and other dignitaries at the ‘Beating Retreat’ ceremony, at Vijay Chowk, in New Delhi on January 29, 2018.

The Union Minister for Defence, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman at the ‘Beating Retreat’ ceremony, at Vijay Chowk, in New Delhi on January 29, 2018. The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Subhash Ramrao Bhamre, the three Service Chiefs: Air Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa, General Bipin Rawat and Admiral Sunil Lanba are also seen.

The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind and the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at the ‘Beating Retreat’ ceremony, at Vijay Chowk, in New Delhi on January 29, 2018.

The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind and the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at the ‘Beating Retreat’ ceremony, at Vijay Chowk, in New Delhi on January 29, 2018.

The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind and the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at the ‘Beating Retreat’ ceremony, at Vijay Chowk, in New Delhi on January 29, 2018.

The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu and the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at the ‘Beating Retreat’ ceremony, at Vijay Chowk, in New Delhi on January 29, 2018.

The Band performing at the ‘Beating Retreat’ ceremony, at Vijay Chowk, in New Delhi on January 29, 2018.

The Band performing at the ‘Beating Retreat’ ceremony, at Vijay Chowk, in New Delhi on January 29, 2018.

The Band performing at the ‘Beating Retreat’ ceremony, at Vijay Chowk, in New Delhi on January 29, 2018.

The Band performing at the ‘Beating Retreat’ ceremony, at Vijay Chowk, in New Delhi on January 29, 2018.

The Band performing at the ‘Beating Retreat’ ceremony, at Vijay Chowk, in New Delhi on January 29, 2018.

The Band performing at the ‘Beating Retreat’ ceremony, at Vijay Chowk, in New Delhi on January 29, 2018.

A view of the illuminated Rashtrapati Bhavan, South and North Block, during the ‘Beating Retreat’ ceremony, at Vijay Chowk, in New Delhi on January 29, 2018.

A view of the illuminated Rashtrapati Bhavan, South and North Block, during the ‘Beating Retreat’ ceremony, at Vijay Chowk, in New Delhi on January 29, 2018.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi interacting with the people, at the ‘Beating Retreat’ ceremony, at Vijay Chowk, in New Delhi on January 29, 2018.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi interacting with the people, at the ‘Beating Retreat’ ceremony, at Vijay Chowk, in New Delhi on January 29, 2018.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi interacting with the people, at the ‘Beating Retreat’ ceremony, at Vijay Chowk, in New Delhi on January 29, 2018.

 

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Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation
30-January, 2018 16:40 IST
Dynamic Facade Lighting System at Rashtrapati Bhawan, North & South Block

New Lighting System has computerized control having Unified Power and Data Cable for easy installation and maintenance

The Central Public Works Department, Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs has this year installed the new Dynamic Façade lighting system at monumental heritage buildings of international importance i.e. Rashtrapati Bhawan, North Block & South Block. Earlier façade lighting was done through conventional lights i.e. GLS/Metal Helide/Sodium vapour whose light efficacy was very poor in comparison of present LED light fixtures. The Dynamic Façade Lighting at Rashtrapati Bhawan was fixed and inaugurated by Hon’ble President of India on 19th January, 2018.

This LED fixtures has around 1 lakh burning hour whereas earlier light fixtures were around 10,000 burning hour. New lighting system has computerized control having unified power and data cable for easy installation and maintenance with automation in selection of colour combination scheme using opti-bin technology, selection of timing, facility of dimming, switching on/off facility, individual/combined control of light fittings etc. through Ethernet based controller. This lighting system has got features to produce multi-colour combinations. The colour combination on domes, chattries, logia columns, facade of main buildings of Rashtrapati Bhawan, North Block and South Block have enhanced the architectural features of these buildings. This system is energy efficient as well as cost effective and there is value addition by putting this system on these buildings.

The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind with the Indian Air Force Band Contingents (participants of the Beating Retreat Ceremony) and Provost Outrides, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on January 30, 2018.

The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind with the Indian Navy Band Contingents (participants of the Beating Retreat Ceremony) and Provost Outrides, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on January 30, 2018.

The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind with the Indian Army Band Contingents (participants of the Beating Retreat Ceremony) and Provost Outrides, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on January 30, 2018.

 

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Ministry of Tourism
31-January, 2018 19:52 IST
Letters of Intent Under ‘Adopt a Heritage’ Project Handed over to 17 Agencies for 62 Monuments at Closing Ceremony of ‘‘Bharat Parv’’ Today

6 Days Cultural Extrtavagenza “Bharat Parv” Concludes

‘Bharat Parv’ concluded at the Red Fort (Lal Quila), Delhi today in the presence of Shri K.J. Alphons, Minister of State (I/C) for Tourism and Dr. Mahesh Sharma, Minister of State (I/C) for Culture. The Parv was organized by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India at the Red Fort, Delhi from 26th to 31st January, 2018.

During the closing ceremony, under “Adopt a Heritage: Apni Dharohar, Apni Pehchaan” project, Letters of Intent for 40 monuments to 9 agencies of Phase-II and Letters of Intent for 22 monuments to 8 agencies of Phase-III were handed over by the Minister of Culture and the Minister of Tourism.Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with Ministry of Culture and Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), State/UTs Governments and Local bodies launched “Adopt a Heritage: Apni Dharohar, Apni Pehchaan” project to preserve the rich cultural and natural heritage and to promote tourism across the length and breadth of our country.

In addition, the MOUs were signed with Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATAOI) and State of Jammu & Kashmir for 2 natural sites: (1) Mt Stok Kangri trek route, Laddakh, J&K; and (2) Gangotri Temple Area & Trail to Gaumukh, Uttarakhand.

Addressing on the occasion, Shri K.J. Alphons said that the “Adopt a Heritage” project plans to entrust heritage sites to the private sector companies, public sector companies and individuals for the development of tourist amenities. The basic and advanced amenities in the tourist destinations would be provided by them. He called upon people to actively take part in the Swachhta Abhiyan for cleanliness in our tourist destinations.

Dr. Mahesh Sharma in his address said that the “Adopt a Heritage” project began with select ASI ticketed monuments and has now expanded to other natural and cultural sites across the country.

People in large number visited the Bharat Parv daily to celebrate the diverse and fascinating culture, cuisine and handicrafts. Today on the last day, the Army, Air Force and Navy presented Static Band and Army also displayed Dynamic Band. The artists from Karnataka presented ‘Veeragase, Jagaligea etc’, the artists from Punjab presented ‘Bhangra’; the artists from Assam presented ‘Bihu, Bhor Tal Nritya’; and the artists from Andhra Pradesh presented ‘Garagalu’; The Tableau artists who participated in the Republic Day parade-2018 also performed. At last, the artists of North Zone Cultural Centre (NZCC) presented a Choreographed performance on Pan India Basis.

The Ministry of Tourism was designated as the nodal Ministry for the event, the highlights of which included Display of Republic Day Parade Tableaux, Performances by the Armed Forces Bands (Static as well as dynamic), a Multi-Cuisine Food Court, Crafts Mela, Cultural Performances from different regions of the country and a Photo Exhibition on the theme “Naya Bharat Hum Karke Rahenge” by the Directorate of Advertising and Visual Publicity (DAVP). A live ‘Cookery Demonstration Area’ was set up in the food court to promote cuisines of different States of India. The Food Court had stalls set up by the States/ UTs, National Association of Street Vendors of India (NASVI) showcasing street food from different regions as well as by the Institutes of Hotel Managements and ITDC.

The Crafts Mela with 50 stalls showcased the diverse handicrafts of the country, arranged by the State Governments and Ministry of Textiles through the office of the Development Commissioner of Handicrafts. There wereTheme State Pavilions where each State was showcasingits strength along with its tourism products.



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The Minister of State for Culture (I/C) and Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Dr. Mahesh Sharma at the closing ceremony of the “Bharat Parv”, organised by the Ministry of Tourism, at Red Fort, in Delhi on January 31, 2018.

The Minister of State for Tourism (I/C) and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Alphons Kannanthanam and the Minister of State for Culture (I/C) and Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Dr. Mahesh Sharma at the closing ceremony of the “Bharat Parv”, organised by the Ministry of Tourism, at Red Fort, in New Delhi on January 31, 2018.

The Minister of State for Tourism (I/C) and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Alphons Kannanthanam and the Minister of State for Culture (I/C) and Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Dr. Mahesh Sharma at the closing ceremony of the “Bharat Parv”, organised by the Ministry of Tourism, at Red Fort, in Delhi on January 31, 2018.

The Minister of State for Tourism (I/C) and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Alphons Kannanthanam and the Minister of State for Culture (I/C) and Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Dr. Mahesh Sharma at the closing ceremony of the “Bharat Parv”, organised by the Ministry of Tourism, at Red Fort, in Delhi on January 31, 2018.

The Minister of State for Tourism (I/C) and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Alphons Kannanthanam and the Minister of State for Culture (I/C) and Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Dr. Mahesh Sharma at the closing ceremony of the “Bharat Parv”, organised by the Ministry of Tourism, at Red Fort, in Delhi on January 31, 2018.

The Minister of State for Tourism (I/C) and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Alphons Kannanthanam handing over the signed MoUs, to 3 agencies which include 2 State Governments and Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), at the closing ceremony of the “Bharat Parv”, organised by the Ministry of Tourism, at Red Fort, in Delhi on January 31, 2018. The Minister of State for Culture (I/C) and Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Dr. Mahesh Sharma is also seen.

The Minister of State for Tourism (I/C) and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Alphons Kannanthanam addressing at the closing ceremony of the “Bharat Parv”, organised by the Ministry of Tourism, at Red Fort, in Delhi on January 31, 2018. The Minister of State for Culture (I/C) and Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Dr. Mahesh Sharma is also seen.

The Minister of State for Culture (I/C) and Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Dr. Mahesh Sharma addressing at the closing ceremony of the “Bharat Parv”, organised by the Ministry of Tourism, at Red Fort, in Delhi on January 31, 2018. The Minister of State for Tourism (I/C) and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Alphons Kannanthanam is also seen.

The Minister of State for Tourism (I/C) and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Alphons Kannanthanam in a group photograph at the closing ceremony of the “Bharat Parv”, organised by the Ministry of Tourism, at Red Fort, in Delhi on January 31, 2018.

 

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The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind witnessing the performance by the President’s Bodyguard (PBG), Army Guard and Sand Artist, on the occasion of Rashtrapati Bhavan Divas, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on February 02, 2018.

 

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The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind opens the annual “Udyanotsav” of the Mughal Gardens of Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on February 05, 2018. The First Lady of India, Smt. Savita Kovind is also seen.

The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind opens the annual “Udyanotsav” of the Mughal Gardens of Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on February 05, 2018. The First Lady of India, Smt. Savita Kovind is also seen.

The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind opens the annual “Udyanotsav” of the Mughal Gardens of Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on February 05, 2018. The First Lady of India, Smt. Savita Kovind is also seen.

The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind opens the annual “Udyanotsav” of the Mughal Gardens of Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on February 05, 2018. The First Lady of India, Smt. Savita Kovind is also seen.

 

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Ministry of Home Affairs
02-April, 2018 11:20 IST
President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind to confer Padma award to 43 awardees today

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind will confer the Padma awards to the second batch of 43 Padma awardees at an investiture ceremony at the Rashtrapathi Bhawan here today.

Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh hosted a dinner and addressed them at an interactive session yesterday. He said that the country was proud of all the Padma Awardees as they had a major contribution in the nation’s progress. Congratulating them, he said that their self-less service was locally recognized till now but with these awards it received national recognition.

Speaking on the occasion, Minister of External Affairs Smt. Sushma Swaraj said that every Padma Awardee worked hard in his or her field without any expectation of returns from the society. She appealed to media to highlight their achievements which were “adbhut, aviswasneeya aur akalpaniya” (Extraordinary, unbelievable and unimaginable). She specially mentioned about the contribution of Awardees from the ASEAN countries.

Several award winners shared their work and experiences on the occasion.

MoS for Home Shri Kiren Rijiju, Secretary to President of India, Shri Sanjay Kothari, Home Secretary, Shri Rajiv Gauba were also present on the occasion.

The awards -- Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri -- are announced on the eve of Republic Day every year. These are given in different fields and disciplines such as art, literature and education, sports, medicine, social work, science and engineering, public affairs, civil service, trade and industry.


The first lot of 43 awardees of the Padma awards 2018 were honoured at a special function held on March 20.



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The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind presenting the Padma Bhushan Award to Shri Pankaj Advani, at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on April 02, 2018.

The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind presenting the Padma Bhushan Award to Shri M.S. Dhoni, at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on April 02, 2018.

The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind presenting the Padma Bhushan Award to Mr. Alexander Kadakin (Posthumous), at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on April 02, 2018.

The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind presenting the Padma Bhushan Award to Shri Laxman Pai, at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on April 02, 2018.

The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind presenting the Padma Bhushan Award to Dr. (Smt.) Sharda Sinha, at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on April 02, 2018.

The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind presenting the Padma Shri Award to Mr. Hun Many, at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on April 02, 2018.

The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind presenting the Padma Shri Award to Dr. Nguyen Tien Thien, at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on April 02, 2018.

The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind presenting the Padma Shri Award to Smt. Sitavva Dundappa Jodatti, at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on April 02, 2018.

The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind presenting the Padma Shri Award to Smt. Vijayalakshmi Navaneetha Krishnan, at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on April 02, 2018.

The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind presenting the Padma Shri Award to Prof. Tomio Mizokami, at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on April 02, 2018.

The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind presenting the Padma Shri Award to Shri Ibrahim. Nabisaheb. Sutar, at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on April 02, 2018.

The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind presenting the Padma Shri Award to Shri Damodar Ganesh Bapat, at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on April 02, 2018.

The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind presenting the Padma Shri Award to Shri Pandit Shyamalal Chaturvedi, at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on April 02, 2018.

The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, the Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu, the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, the Union Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh and other dignitaries, at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on April 02, 2018.

The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, the Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu, the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, the Union Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh and other dignitaries, at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on April 02, 2018.

The Union Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh addressing the second batch of 43 Padma Awardees, in New Delhi on April 01, 2018.

The Union Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh addressing the second batch of 43 Padma Awardees, in New Delhi on April 01, 2018. The Union Minister for External Affairs, Smt. Sushma Swaraj, the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju, the Secretary to President of India, Shri Sanjay Kothari and the Home Secretary, Shri Rajiv Gauba are also seen.

 

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President's Secretariat
03-April, 2018 13:09 IST
President of India plants a Baobab sapling in Rashtrapati Bhavan Garden

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, planted a Baobab sapling in the gardens of Rashtrapati Bhavan today (April 3, 2018). This sapling was gifted by the University of Madagascar as a gesture of goodwill in return for the Neem tree that the President planted at the University campus in Antananarivo during his State visit to Madagascar in March.

The Baobab tree has a life span of over 2000 years. It is high in medicinal and nutritional properties, quite like the Neem tree. The exchange of these plants spotlights the value both India and Madagascar attach to traditional knowledge and medicine in their respective cultures.

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The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind planting a Baobab sapling in the garden of Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on April 03, 2018. The Union Minister for External Affairs, Smt. Sushma Swaraj and the Minister of State for External Affairs, Shri M.J. Akbar are also seen.

 

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President's Secretariat
05-April, 2018 15:28 IST
No ‘change of guard’ ceremony on April 7

The Change of Guard Ceremony on the Forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan will not to be held this Saturday (April 7, 2018) due to the visit of the Prime Minister of Nepal to India.



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President's Secretariat
23-April, 2018 20:11 IST
President of India Presents Gallantry Awards

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, presented Gallantry Awards and Distinguished Service Decorations at the Defence Investiture Ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (April 23, 2018).

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Ministry of Defence
23-April, 2018 19:32 IST
President Confers Gallantry and Distinguished Service Awards

The President and Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces Shri Ram NathKovind conferred threeKirti Chakras and thirteenShaurya Chakras to Armed Forces Personnel for displaying conspicuous gallantry, indomitable courage and extreme devotion to duty at a solemn ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhawan here today. TwoKirti Chakras and two of the Shaurya Chakras were given posthumously.

The President also conferred thirteenParam Vishisht Seva Medals, twoUttamYudhSeva Medals, twoBar to Ati Vishisht Seva Medals and twenty six Ati Vishisht Seva Medals to senior officers of the Armed Forces for distinguished service of an exceptional order. The following is the list of awardees in order of presentation:-

Kirti Chakra

• SHRI PRAMOD KUMAR, COMMANDANT, 49 BATTALION, CENTRAL RESERVE POLICE FORCE (POSTHUMOUS)
• 5047602N HAVILDAR GIRISGURUNG, FOURTH BATTALION THE FIRST GORKHA RIFLES (POSTHUMOUS)

ShauryaChakra

• SS-42717H MAJOR GOSAVIKUNALMUNNAGIR, REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY 166THBATTALION THE MEDIUM REGIMENT (POSTHUMOUS)
• 4578033Y LANCE NAIKRAGHUBEER SINGH, THE MAHAR REGIMENTS, 1STBATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES (POSTHUMOUS)

Param Vishisht Seva Medal

• IC-35904Y LIEUTENANT GENERAL SARATH CHAND, UYSM, AVSM, VSM, INFANTRY
• IC-35987P LIEUTENANT GENERAL DEWAN RABINDRANATH SONI, VSM/THE ARMOURED CORPS
• IC-38654N LIEUTENANT GENERAL DEVRAJANBU, UYSM, AVSM, YSM, SM /INFANTRY
• IC-38722W LIEUTENANT GENERAL CHERISH MATHSON, SM, VSM, INFANTRY
• VICE ADMIRAL ABHAYRAGHUNATHKARVE, AVSM (02118-N), FLAG OFFICER COMMANDING-IN-CHIEF, SOUTHERN NAVAL COMMAND
• AIR MARSHAL CHANDRASHEKHARAN HARI KUMAR, AVSM, VM, VSM, ADC (15881) FLYING (PILOT)
• AIR MARSHAL ANIL KHOSLA, AVSM, VM (15871) FLYING (PILOT)
• IC-35965W LIEUTENANT GENERAL RAJENDRARAMRAONIMBHORKAR, UYSM, AVSM, SM**, VSM, INFANTRY
• IC-39083M LIEUTENANT GENERAL SANJAY KUMAR JHA, AVSM, YSM, SM, INFANTRY
• IC-39098P LIEUTENANT GENERAL GURPRATAP SINGH DHILLON, AVSM, YSM, SM, INFANTRY
• IC-39295X LIEUTENANT GENERAL PARMINDERJIT SINGH PANNU, AVSM, VSM, INFANTRY
• IC-35796A LIEUTENANT GENERAL KANWALJEET SINGH GILL, AVSM, VSM, ELECTRONIC AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERS CORPS (RETIRED)
• IC-40700W MAJOR GENERAL SANJAY THAPA, THE ARTILLERY REGIMENT

Kirti Chakra

• IC-73531A MAJOR PREETAM SINGH KUNWAR, FOURTH BATTALION THE GARHWAL RIFLES

UttamYuddhSeva Medal

• IC-38753W LIEUTENANT GENERAL JASWINDER SINGH SANDHU, AVSM, VSM, INFANTRY, HEADQUARTERS 15 CORPS
• IC-39465W LIEUTENANT GENERAL AMARJEET SINGH BEDI, YSM, VSM, INFANTRY, HEADQUARTERS 4 CORPS

Bar to Ati Vishisht Seva Medal

• IC-39070P LIEUTENANT GENERAL RANBIR SINGH, AVSM, YSM, SM, INFANTRY
• IC-35962H LIEUTENANT GENERAL LALIT KUMAR PANDEY, AVSM, SM, INFANTRY(RETIRED)

Ati Vishisht Seva Medal

• IC-35955M LIEUTENANT GENERAL AMRIK SINGH, SM, INFANTRY
• V-00359F LIEUTENANT GENERAL AMOLAKJIT SINGH, VSM, REMOUNT VETERINARY CORPS
• IC-39675W LIEUTENANT GENERAL VIJAY SINGH, SM, VSM, INFANTRY
• IC-39871W LIEUTENANT GENERAL SANTOSH KUMAR UPADHYA, SM, VSM, INFANTRY
• MR-04142P LIEUTENANT GENERAL SANJIV CHOPRA, VSM, ARMY MEDICAL CORPS
• IC-39898N LIEUTENANT GENERAL DEPINDER SINGH AHUJA, CORPS OF ENGINEERS
• IC-39283H LIEUTENANT GENERAL KANWAL KUMAR, THE CORPS OF ARMY AVIATION
• IC-40101W LIEUTENANT GENERAL RAJNI KANT JAGGA, VSM, THE ARMOURED CORPS
• VICE ADMIRAL RAVINDRABHARTRUHARIPANDIT (02746-R), COMMANDANT, INDIAN NAVAL ACADEMY
• IC-37398X LIEUTENANT GENERAL RAJANRAVINDRAN, VSM, INFANTRY (RETIRED)
• IC-35201X LIEUTENANT GENERAL AJAI KUMAR SAHGAL, VSM, ARMY AIR DEFENCE (RETIRED)
• IC-40873N MAJOR GENERAL RAMACHANDRA NAGRAJ, VSM, THE CORPS OF SIGNALS
• IC-41166W MAJOR GENERAL (NOW LIEUTENANT GENERAL) SATINDER SINGH, ARMY AIR DEFENCE
• IC-41860H MAJOR GENERAL SHANTANU DAYAL, SM, VSM, INFANTRY
• IC-42389A MAJOR GENERAL BAGGAVALLISOMASHEKAR RAJU, YSM, INFANTRY
• REAR ADMIRAL SURESH MOOCHIKALDAMODARAN, NM (02701-N), ASSISTANT CHIEF OF INTEGRATED DEFENCE STAFF (INT-A)
• REAR ADMIRAL NARAYAN PRASAD, NM (41016-T), ASSISTANT CHIEF OF MATERIAL (NUCLEAR SUBMARINE MAINTENANCE)
• REAR ADMIRAL BISWAJITDASGUPTA, YSM, VSM (02782-F), ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR GENERAL, NATIONAL CADET CORPS
• REAR ADMIRAL SANJAY MAHINDRU, NM (02797-F), CHIEF STAFF OFFICER (SEA VECTOR)
• AIR VICE MARSHAL MAHENDER KUMAR GULERIA, VSM (17130) AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING (MECHANICAL)
• AIR VICE MARSHAL ATUL KUMAR SINGH, VSM (17041) ADMINISTRATION
• AIR VICE MARSHAL HARINDERJEETWALIA (16418) FLYING (NAVIGATOR) (RETIRED)
• AIR VICE MARSHAL SUNIL JAYANT NANODKAR, VM, VSM (16555) FLYING (PILOT) (RETIRED)
• AIR COMMODORE SURENDAR KUMAR INDORIA, VM (18296) FLYING (PILOT)
• AIR COMMODORE RAKESH SINHA (18797) FLYING (PILOT)
• AIR COMMODORE KARTIKEYA KALE (19883) FLYING (PILOT)

Shaurya Chakra

• 13767992A LANCE NAIK KASHMIR SINGH, 17THBATTALION THE JAMMU AND KASHMIR RIFLES
• JC-580725NSUBEDAR(NOW SUBEDAR MAJOR) SHABIR AHMED, 17THBATTALION THE JAMMU AND KASHMIR RIFLES
• SHRI VIKASHJAKHAR, ASSISTANT COMMANDANT, CENTRAL RESERVE POLICE FORCE
• MD RIYAZALAM ANSARI, SUB-INSPECTOR/GD, CENTRAL RESERVE POLICE FORCE
• 5250886X LANCE NAIK DEEPAK ALE, 1STBATTALION, THE 3RDGORKHA RIFLES
• TA-42759Y CAPTAIN (NOW MAJOR) PRADEEP SHOURY ARYA, 106 INFANTRY BATTALION TERRITORIAL ARMY (PARA) ATTACHED WITH 4THBATTALION THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT (SPECIAL FORCES)
• 13630400TY PARATROOPER MANCHU, 12THBATTALION THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT (SPECIAL FORCES)
• 5047762N HAVILDAR RABINDRATHAPA, 4/1 GORKHA RIFLES
• 13625628LNAIKNARENDER SINGH, 9THBATTALION THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT (SPECIAL FORCES)
• IC-76619P MAJOR AKHIL RAJ RV, GRENDADIERS REGIMENT, 55THBATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES
• 924566-R CORPORAL DEVENDRA MEHTA, INDIAN AIR FORCE(SECURITY)

 

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The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind presenting the Kirti Chakra to Commandant Pramod Kumar (Posthumous) the award received by his wife Smt. Neha Tripathi and mother Smt. Kusum Devi, at the Defence Investiture Ceremony-II, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on April 23, 2018.

The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind presenting the Kirti Chakra to Havildar Giris Gurung (Posthumous) the award received by his wife Smt. Pancha Maya Gurung and father Shri Durga Bhadur Gurung, at the Defence Investiture Ceremony-II, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on April 23, 2018.

The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind presenting the Shaurya Chakra to Major Gosavi Kunal Munnagir (Posthumous) the award received by his wife Smt. Uma K. Gosavi and mother Smt. Varunda M. Gosavi, at the Defence Investiture Ceremony-II, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on April 23, 2018.

The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind presenting the Shaurya Chakra to Lance Naik Raghubeer Singh (Posthumous) the award received by his wife Smt. Rekha and mother Smt. Khimuli Devi, at the Defence Investiture Ceremony-II, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on April 23, 2018.

The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind presenting the Shaurya Chakra to Asst. Commandant, CRPF, Shri Vikash Jakhar, at the Defence Investiture Ceremony-II, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on April 23, 2018.

The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind presenting the Shaurya Chakra to Paratrooper Manchu, at the Defence Investiture Ceremony-II, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on April 23, 2018.

The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind presenting the Shaurya Chakra to Naik Narender Singh, at the Defence Investiture Ceremony-II, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on April 23, 2018.

The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind presenting the Shaurya Chakra to Major Akhil Raj RV, at the Defence Investiture Ceremony-II, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on April 23, 2018.

The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind presenting the Param Vishisht Seva Medal to Lt. Gen. Sarath Chand, at the Defence Investiture Ceremony-II, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on April 23, 2018.

The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind presenting the Param Vishisht Seva Medal to Lt. Gen. Devraj Anbu, at the Defence Investiture Ceremony-II, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on April 23, 2018.

The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind presenting the Param Vishisht Seva Medal to Vice Adm. Abhay Raghunath Karve, at the Defence Investiture Ceremony-II, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on April 23, 2018.

The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind presenting the Param Vishisht Seva Medal to Air Marshal Chandrashekharan Hari Kumar, at the Defence Investiture Ceremony-II, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on April 23, 2018.

The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Subhash Ramrao Bhamre and other dignitaries, at the Defence Investiture Ceremony-II, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on April 23, 2018.

The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Subhash Ramrao Bhamre and other dignitaries, at the Defence Investiture Ceremony-II, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi on April 23, 2018.

 

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Ministry of Home Affairs
02-May, 2018 19:03 IST
Nominations open for Padma Awards - 2019

Online nominations/recommendations for the Padma Awards to be announced on the occasion of Republic Day, 2019 have started from 1st May, 2018. The last date for nominations for Padma Awards is September 15, 2018.

Nominations have been invited from Central Ministries/Departments, States/UT Governments, Bharat Ratna and Padma Vibhushan awardees, Institutes of Excellence as also from several other sources to enable broadbased consideration. The MHA communication dated April 25, 2018 requested them to make concerted efforts in identifying talented persons whose excellence and achievements really deserve to be recognized, and make suitable nominations in their favour.

The nominations/recommendations for the Padma Awards will be received online only on the Padma portal www.padmaawards.gov.in. All citizens can make nominations/recommendation including self-nomination. The nominations/recommendations should contain all relevant details specified in the format available on the above said website, including a citation in narrative form (maximum 800 words), clearly bringing out the distinguished and exceptional achievements/service of the person recommended in her/his respective field/discipline. While recommending a person online, it should be ensured that all the necessary details are filled properly.

The Padma Awards, namely, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri, are amongst the highest civilian awards of the country. Instituted in 1954, these Awards are announced on the occasion of the Republic Day every year. The award seeks to recognize ‘work of distinction’ and is given for distinguished and exceptional achievements/service in all fields/disciplines, such as, Art, Literature and Education, Sports, Medicine, Social Work, Science and Engineering, Public Affairs, Civil Service, Trade and Industry etc.

All persons without distinction of race, occupation, position or sex are eligible for these Awards. Padma Vibhushan’ is awarded for exceptional and distinguished service; ‘Padma Bhushan’ for distinguished service of high order and ‘Padma Shri’ for distinguished service in any field.

The MHA communication requested that efforts may be made to identify talented persons from amongst women, weaker sections of the society, SCs & STs, divyang persons, etc., who deserve to be considered for the award. Government servants including those working with PSUs, except Doctors and Scientists, are not eligible for Padma Awards.

For further details click 'Awards and Medals' on the Union Home Ministry's website: www.mha.nic.in. The statutes and rules relating to these awards are available on the Union Home Ministry's website with the link http://padmaawards.gov.in/SelectionGuidelines.aspx

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