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'''Bharat Ratna''' (Hindi: भारत रत्न, meaning "Jewel of India") is the highest civilian award of the [[Republic of India]]. Instituted on 2 January 1954 by the then President [[Rajendra Prasad]], the award is given in recognition of exceptional service or performance of the highest order in any field of human endeavour. | |og:title=Bharat Ratna – Prestigious Indian Civilian Award | ||
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}}'''Bharat Ratna''' (Hindi: भारत रत्न, meaning "Jewel of India") is the highest civilian award of the [[Republic of India]]. Instituted on 2 January 1954 by the then President [[Rajendra Prasad]], the award is given in recognition of exceptional service or performance of the highest order in any field of human endeavour. | |||
== History and Establishment == | == History and Establishment == | ||
Originally, the Bharat Ratna was intended to recognize achievements in the fields of arts, literature, science, and public services. However, in December 2011, the criteria were expanded to include “any field of human endeavour,” thus widening the scope to include sports, social service, and other contributions of national importance. | Originally, the Bharat Ratna was intended to recognize achievements in the fields of arts, literature, science, and public services. However, in December 2011, the criteria were expanded to include “any field of human endeavour,” thus widening the scope to include sports, social service, and other contributions of national importance. The first three recipients of the award in 1954 were C. Rajagopalachari, Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, and C. V. Raman. | ||
== Design and Appearance == | == Design and Appearance == | ||
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== Controversies and Withdrawals == | == Controversies and Withdrawals == | ||
The Bharat Ratna has occasionally been subject to public and political debate. In 1992, the award was announced posthumously for [[Subhas Chandra Bose]], but was later withdrawn due to a legal technicality and objections from his family. It remains the only Bharat Ratna award to be officially withdrawn. | The Bharat Ratna has occasionally been subject to public and political debate. In 1992, the award was announced posthumously for [[Subhas Chandra Bose]], but was later withdrawn due to a legal technicality and objections from his family. It remains the only Bharat Ratna award to be officially withdrawn. | ||
== Statistics and Milestones == | == Statistics and Milestones == | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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