The Padma Vibhushan,established on Jan 02, 1954 is the 2nd Highest Civilian Award in the Republic of India(ranks behind the Bharat Ratna and comes before Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri)
Padma Vibhushan is awarded to recognize exceptional and distinguished service to the nation in any field, including government service.
The Award consists of a Medal and a Citation and is awarded by the President of India.
As of 2012, 288 people have been awarded this honour.
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