Padma Shri

Padma Shri
Type	National Civilian
Country	India
Presented by	Government of India
Ribbon
Obverse	A centrally located lotus flower is embossed and the text "Padma" written in Devanagari script is placed above and the text "Shri" is placed below the lotus.
Reverse	A platinum State Emblem of India placed in the centre with the national motto of India, "Satyameva Jayate" (Truth alone triumphs) in Devanagari Script
Established	1954; 70 years ago (1954)
First awarded	1954
Last awarded	2024
Total	3225
Website	www.padmaawards.gov.in
Precedence
Next (higher)	Kirti Chakra
Next (lower)	Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak
← Padma Vibhushan "Tisra Varg" (Class III)

The Padma Shri (IAST: Padma Śrī, lit. 'Lotus Honour'), also spelled Padma Shree, is the fourth-highest civilian award of the Republic of India, after the Bharat Ratna, the Padma Vibhushan and the Padma Bhushan. Instituted on 2 January 1954, the award is conferred in recognition of "distinguished contribution in various spheres of activity including the arts, education, industry, literature, science, acting, medicine, social service and public affairs". It is awarded by the Government of India every year on India's Republic Day.^[1]