who presents the award?
President
Introduction
The recommendations for the Bharat Ratna are made by the Prime Minister to the President, 
who won the bharat ratna award in 2018 UNANSWERABLE when was this award initially given? 2 January 1954 what is the eligibility to receive this award? One must be of exceptional service/performance of the highest order irrespective of race, occupation,position or sex
The recommendations for the Bharat Ratna are made by the Prime Minister to the President UNANSWERABLE The President
Bharat Ratna Bharat Ratna
Introduction Introduction
 The recommendations for the Bharat Ratna are made by the Prime Minister to the President, with a maximum of three nominees being awarded per year.   The recommendations for the Bharat Ratna are made by the Prime Minister to the President, with a maximum of three nominees being awarded per year. The recipients receive a "Sanad" (certificate) signed by the President and a peepal leaf-shaped medallion.
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Bharat Ratna [SEP] Introduction
The Bharat Ratna (; "Jewel of India") is the highest civilian award of the Republic of India. Instituted on 2 January 1954, the award is conferred in recognition of "exceptional service/performance of the highest order", without distinction of race, occupation, position, or sex. The award was originally limited to achievements in the arts, literature, science, and public services, but the government expanded the criteria to include "any field of human endeavour" in December 2011. The recommendations for the Bharat Ratna are made by the Prime Minister to the President, with a maximum of three nominees being awarded per year. The recipients receive a "Sanad" (certificate) signed by the President and a peepal leaf-shaped medallion.