1959 Padma Vibhushan awardees
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Padma Vibhushan is the second highest civilian award of India. In 1959, 3 personalities won the Padma Vibhashan Award from the fields of public affairs, social work and literature and education.
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Field |
State |
Country |
| John Matthai |
Literature & Education |
Kerala |
India |
| Radhabinod Pal |
Public Affairs |
West Bengal |
India |
| Gaganvihari Lallubhai Mehta |
Social Work |
Maharashtra |
India |
(Last Updated on : 04-10-2019)
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