The awards are given in three categories: Padma Vibhushan (for exceptional and distinguished service), Padma Bhushan (distinguished service of higher order) and Padma Shri (distinguished service).

(MENAFN- IANS) Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 25 (IANS) The Union government on Saturday conferred Padma awards on five ... has been conferred with the Padma Vibhushan posthumously.