It is one of several awards presented for feature films and awarded with Rajat Kamal (Silver Lotus).
[1] The National Film Awards, established in 1954, are the most prominent film awards in India that merit the best of the Indian cinema.
The ceremony also presents awards for films in various regional languages.
Produced and directed by Krishnan Kumar, the 1962 film Chaudhari Karnail Singh was honoured with the first president's Silver Medal for Best Feature Film in Punjabi.
Award includes 'Rajat Kamal' (Silver Lotus) and cash prize.