New Delhi. Like every year, this year also the Central Government has announced the names of Padma Awards on the eve of Republic Day. This time the seal of consent has been put on the names of 26 people for giving the award. Along with this, an award has also been announced for Dr. Dilip, who discovered the formula of ORS. He is being given this award posthumously. Please tell that he passed away last year. At the same time, President Draupadi Murmu will also award Dilip Mahalanobis with the Padma Vibhushan Award.
#PadmaAwards2023 | ORS pioneer Dilip Mahalanabis to receive Padma Vibhushan (posthumous) in the field of Medicine (Pediatrics).
25 other personalities across various walks of life to receive Padma Shri. pic.twitter.com/nIFthqsogE
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It has been decided to confer Padma Shri on retired government doctor Ratan Chandra Kar. On the other hand, apart from this, it has been decided to award Heera Bai Lobi for her remarkable contribution towards spreading education among the Siddhi community in Gujarat. It has been decided to confer Padma Shri on Heraka Dharma. He had dedicated his entire life to the tribal community.
