This is a list of recipients of the Padma Shri award in the field of Literature & Education. The Padma Shri is the fourth-highest civilian award of the Republic of India, after the Bharat Ratna, the Padma Vibhushan and the Padma Bhushan. Instituted in 1954, the award is conferred by the President of India at ceremonial functions which are held at Rashtrapati Bhavan.