The Central government announced 1,037 medals for police, fire, prison, home guard, and civil defence personnel of Central and state police forces on the eve of Independence Day. Out of 208 gallantry awards, 52 have been awarded to the personnel deployed in Left-wing extremism areas, 31 in the Jammu and Kashmir region, and 17 to those from Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra.
The President approved 103 gallantry awards, including nine posthumous, to the Armed Forces and Central Armed Police Forces personnel.
On Independence Day 2024, the Government of India announced several gallantry awards, including the prestigious Kirti Chakra. The recipients of the Kirti Chakra this year are:
The gallantry awards announced on India’s 78th Independence Day serve as a powerful tribute to the bravery and dedication of the nation’s armed forces, police, and naval personnel. These honors not only recognize individual acts of extraordinary courage but also highlight the commitment of these heroes in safeguarding India’s security. includes:
Gallantry Awards have been instituted by the Government of India to honour the acts of bravery and sacrifice of the officers/personnel of the Armed Forces, other lawfully constituted Forces and civilians.
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