A website, ‘https://brs.inc,’ falsely claims to be a semi-structured government organization recognized and authorized by the Government of India. It further alleges that it has the authority to confer prestigious national awards such as the Bharat Ratna Samman, Padma Bhushan Samman, and Padma Vibhushan Samman. The website also seeks nominee charges for these awards.
No Government Association
Channel IAM Fact Check confirms that this website is NOT associated with the Government of India. The Bharat Ratna is India’s highest civilian honor, awarded to individuals for extraordinary contributions to society. The Padma Vibhushan and Padma Bhushan are also prestigious awards recognizing excellence in various fields. However, these honors are conferred through an official government process, not through a private website.
How the Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards Are Actually Given
A fact-check investigation revealed that the Bharat Ratna is awarded based on recommendations made by the Prime Minister to the President. There is no formal application or nomination process, and the award is given at the discretion of the Indian government. Only three Bharat Ratna awards can be given in a year, and it is not mandatory to present the award annually.
For the Padma Awards, nominations are officially accepted between May 1 and September 15 each year. A Padma Award Committee, formed by the Prime Minister, reviews the nominations, which are then approved by the Prime Minister and the President. The awards are officially announced and published in the Gazette of India.
Official Sources Debunk Fraudulent Website
To verify the claims made by ‘brs.inc,’ Channel IAM referred to the official website of the Padma Awards and reviewed notifications from the Home Ministry regarding the Bharat Ratna. The investigation confirmed that there is no connection between the Government of India and the website in question.
Channel IAM Fact Check confirms that ‘brs.inc’ is a fraudulent website misleading the public by falsely claiming to offer national awards. The only legitimate source for these awards is the Government of India, and no fees or applications are required for consideration. Citizens are advised to rely on official government channels for authentic information regarding these prestigious honors.
