The awards aim to recognise the contributions of three meritorious citizens, one each from the fields of social and humanitarian services, literature and physical and applied sciences. The recipients, who could be individuals or institutions, will be selected based on lifetime accomplishment and excellence in their respective fields and will receive a cash prize of Rs5 million each at an award ceremony in January.

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