Bharat Vibhushan

Bharat Vibhushan is one of the highest civilian awards in India, given to individuals for exceptional contributions in various fields such as art, literature, science, and public service. The award was instituted in 1954 and is presented annually by the President of India. The Bharat Vibhushan is the second-highest civilian award in India, preceded only by the Bharat Ratna. Recipients of the award are recognized for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the country, and it is considered a great honor to receive the Bharat Vibhushan. Notable recipients of the award include musicians Ravi Shankar and Zakir Hussain, physicist Satyendra Nath Bose, and former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.