Nepal Ratna Man Padavi


Nepal Ratna Man Padavi is the highest civilian award of Nepal. Instituted in 2010, the award is conferred for exemplary contributions to the nation of Nepal.

History

was instituted by King Tribhuvan of Nepal in on 27 November 1937. It had 5 classes plus a medal. The first class "Jyotirmaya-Subikhyat-Tri-Shakti-Patta" was regarded as the highest civilian award of that time.
After the end of monarchy in 2008, the new government adapted the award, "Nepal Ratna Man Padavi". The government makes the decision to whom to give the award and it is conferred by the President of Nepal on Republic Day, 29th May. The decoration is an octagon having 8.5 cm diameter and bejewelled with five diamond pieces on every corner.

Recipients