From 2001 to 2016, seven states accounted for 63% Padma Shri awardees, the fourth highest civilian award in India. These seven states include Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Kerala. Among these states, most of the Padma Shri awardees hailed from Delhi (19%), while least Padma Shri awardees belonged to Kerala (4%).