Bharat Ratna।।

-instituted in 1954 is the highest civilian award of the Republic of India.

-It is awarded in recognition of exceptional service/performance of the highest order in any field of human endeavour.

-The recommendations for the Bharat Ratna are made by the Prime Minister to the President with a maximum of three nominees being awarded per year.

-Recipients receive a Sanad (certificate) signed by the President and a peepal-leaf–Shaped medallion; there is no monetary grant associated with the award.

-Bharat Ratna recipients rank seventh in the Indian order of precedence.