Rajasthan Ratna (original) (raw)

Rajasthan Ratna (Jewel of Rajasthan or Gem of Rajasthan) is the highest civilian award of Rajasthan. Any person without distinction of race, occupation, position, or sex is eligible for the award. Awardees are given one hundred thousand rupees, a shawl, and a citation by the state governor, chief minister, and minister of art andculture. The award mirrors the Bharat Ratna which is conferred by the Government of India.