Republic Day 2023: President Draupadi Murmu on Wednesday (January 25) presented 412 gallantry awards and other defense decorations to armed forces personnel and others on the eve of the 74th Republic Day.
According to a Defense Ministry release, this year’s awardees include six Kirti Chakras, including four posthumously; 15 Shaurya Chakras, including two posthumously; once for the Sena Medal (Gallantry); 92 Sena Medals including four posthumously; one Navy Medal (Gallantry) (posthumously); seven Vayu Sena Medals (gallantry); and 29 Param Vishisht Seva Medals.
The government will also award three Uttam Yudh Seva Medals; once for the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal; 52 Ati Vishisht Seva Medals; 10 Yudh Seva Medals; Four times for the Sena Medal (devotion to duty); 36 Sena Medals (devotion to duty); and Two Nao Sena Medal (Devotion to Duty) (posthumous) twice. 11 Nao Sena Medals (Devotion to Duty), including three posthumously; 14 Vayu Sena Medals (Devotion to Duty); Two times for the Vishisht Seva Medal and 126 Vishisht Seva Medals will also be awarded. Meanwhile, a total of 901 police personnel have been selected for medals on the occasion of Republic Day, while 48 Central Reserve Force (CRPF) personnel have also been selected for gallantry. Award.
Police Medal for Gallantry (PMG) will be awarded to 140 personnel while President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service (PPM) will be awarded to 93 personnel. 668 police personnel will be awarded Police Medal for Meritorious Service (PM).
Out of the 140 gallantry awards, a majority of 80 personnel posted in Left Wing Extremism affected areas and 45 personnel posted in Jammu and Kashmir will be awarded. 48 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) security personnel to receive gallantry awards.
In a customary televised address to the nation on the eve of the 74th Republic Day, President Murmu on Wednesday said India’s journey has inspired many other countries and every citizen has reason to be proud of the Indian story. He said that the celebration of Republic Day is a celebration of what the people of the country have achieved together as a nation.
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