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QUESTION NO: |
1501 |
| PADMA FOR CULTURE |
| SHASHI THAROOR |
Will the Minister of
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HOME AFFAIRS |
be pleased to state:-
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(a) the criterion followed by the Government for awarding the Padma Shri including persons contributing in the field of culture;
(b) whether such awards are confined to artists or practitioners, and denied to those engaging in the promotion of Indian culture; and
(c) if so, the reasons therefor? |
| ANSWER |
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MULLAPPALLY RAMACHANDRAN)
(a): In terms of extant procedure/guidelines regulating the Padma Awards, the Padma Shri awards are given for distinguished service in any field of activity.
(b): No, Madam.
(c): Does not arise. |
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