Two foreigners among Padma 2017 awardees
Princess of Thailand Maha Chakri Sirindhorn and Nepalese social activist Anuradha Koirala have been named among the awardees for India's highest civilian honours, the Padma awards. While Sirindhorn will be receiving the Padma Bhushan for her contribution in the field of literature and education, Koirala will be getting the Padma Shri in the field of social work.