A look at Bharat Ratna, Padma awardees 2015

President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday conferred Bharat Ratna, country's highest civilian award, on acclaimed educationist and freedom fighter Madan Mohan Malviya. On Friday, former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee was conferred with the honour.

The Padma awards, which include Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri, were also given to many noted persons by the President at Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi on Monday.

Here is all you need to know about the awards:

Bharat Ratna

PADMA VIBHUSHAN

Public Affairs:

Others:

PADMA BHUSHAN

Literature and Education:

Social Work:

Others:

Padma Shri

Medicine:

Art:

Others:

Literature and Education:

Science & Engineering:

Sports:

Civil Services: