Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian honour, given for exceptional service towards advancement of Art, Literature and Science, and in
recognition of Public Service of the highest order. The provision of Bharat Ratna was introduced in 1954.
recognition of Public Service of the highest order. The provision of Bharat Ratna was introduced in 1954.
The first ever Indian to receive this award was the famous scientist, Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman. Since then, many people, each a whiz in varied aspects of their career, have received this coveted award.
List of all Bharat Ratna awardees so far:
Name - Birth / Death - Awarded - Notes
3. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan -1888–1975 - 1954 - Philosopher,