Among the highest civilian honors in India, the Bharat Ratna stands as an emblem of exceptional service to the nation. Instituted in 1954, this award recognizes individuals who have rendered extraordinary contributions in various fields such as arts, literature, science, and public service.
Posthumous recipients of Bharat Ratna Award till date
| Name | Award Year | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Lal Bahadur Shastri | 1966 | 2nd Prime Minister of India |
| K. Kamaraj | 1976 | Former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu |
| Vinoba Bhave | 1983 | Key figure in the Bhoodan Movement |
| M. G. Ramachandran | 1988 | Served as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu |
| Marudur Gopalan Ramachandran | 1988 | Actor turned politician |
| B. R. Ambedkar | 1990 | Architect of Constitution of India |
| Rajiv Gandhi | 1991 | 6th Prime Minister of India |
| Morarji Desai | 1991 | 4th Prime Minister of India |
| Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel | 1991 | 1st Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister of India |
| Maulana Abul Kalam Azad | 1992 | First Education Minister of India |
| Aruna Asaf Ali | 1997 | Independence activist |
| Jayaprakash Narayan | 1999 | Social reformer |
| Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi | 1999 | Independence activist |
| Madan Mohan Malaviya | 2015 | Scholar and educational reformer |
| Nanaji Deshmukh | 2019 | Contributed to education, rural self-reliance and health |
| Bhupendra Kumar Hazarika | 2019 | Filmmaker, poet, musician |
| Karpoori thakur | 2024 | Former Bihar Chief Minister, Known As “Jannayak” |
Bharat Ratna Award Winner List (1954–2024)
Who was awarded Bharat Ratna in 2024?
Rashtrapati Bhavan Announced On Tuesday 23rd January 2024 that Karpoori Thakur, Known As “Jannayak”, will Be Awarded the Bharat Ratna Award. He Served as Bihar’s Chief Minister From December 1970 To June 1971 And From December 1977 To April 1979. Award.
He Passed Away On Feb 17,1988