New Delhi, January 26 (). On the eve of the 77th Republic Day, President Draupadi Murmu has approved gallantry awards for 70 armed forces personnel, including six posthumous awards. These include one Ashoka Chakra, three Kirti Chakras, 13 Shaurya Chakras (including one posthumously), two Sena Medals (gallantry), 44 Sena Medals (gallantry) (including five posthumous), six Nau Sena Medals (gallantry), and two Vayu Sena Medals (gallantry).
Those who received Shaurya Chakra include Lieutenant Colonel Ghatge Aditya Shrikumar from 21 Para (Special Force), Major Anshul Baltu from 32 Assam Rifles, Major Shivkant Yadav from 5 Para (Special Force), Major Vivek Mech from 42 Rashtriya Rifles, Major Leeshangthem Deepak Singh from 11 Para (Special Force) and Captain Yogendra Singh Thaku from 6 Para (Special Force). Are.
Subedar PH Moses from 1 Assam Rifles, Baldev Chand (posthumous) from 4 Rashtriya Rifles, Rifleman Mangalam Sang Vaifei from 3 Assam Rifles, and Rifleman Dhruba Jyoti Dutta from 33 Assam Rifles are the other recipients of the Shaurya Chakra from the Army.
Two women officers of the Navy, Lieutenant Commander Dilna K. And Lieutenant Commander Rupa A. Has been awarded the Shaurya Chakra. The President has also approved 301 military decorations for the armed forces and other personnel.
These include 30 Param Vishisht Seva Medals, four Uttam Yudh Seva Medals, 56 Ati Vishisht Seva Medals, nine Yudh Seva Medals, two Sena Medals (Distinguished), 43 Sena Medals (Distinguished), eight Navy Medals (Distinguished), 14 Vayu Sena Medals (Distinguished) and 135 Vishisht Seva Medals.
Apart from this, President Draupadi Murmu approved the distribution of 131 Padma Awards for the year 2026.
The Padma Awards are one of the country’s highest civilian awards, presented in three categories: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri.
These awards are given in various fields like arts, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, literature and education, sports, civil services etc.
The Padma Vibhushan is awarded for exceptional and distinguished service, the Padma Bhushan for distinguished service of a high order, and the Padma Shri for distinguished service in any field. These awards are announced every year on the occasion of Republic Day.
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