What do Bharat Ratna Recipients Receive?

Bharat Ratna recipients receive a certificate and a medal from the Government of India, without any monetary reward. However, they are entitled to certain facilities provided by government departments. For instance, they enjoy complimentary travel services on Indian Railways. Additionally, Bharat Ratna awardees are extended invitations to participate in significant government events and are accorded a position in the Warrant of Presidency, placing them in the protocol hierarchy after dignitaries such as the President, Vice President, Prime Minister, and others. This warrant is instrumental in granting precedence in government functions. State governments also offer facilities to Bharat Ratna awardees within their respective states. Although the honorific cannot be used as a prefix or suffix to one’s name, recipients are permitted to include references to it in their bio-data, letterheads, or visiting cards, such as ‘Awarded Bharat Ratna by the President’ or ‘Bharat Ratna Recipient’.