President approves four Kirti Chakras, 11 Shaurya Chakras for armed forces and CAPF personnel

Category : Defense Published on: August 17 2023

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President Droupadi Murmu approved 76 Gallantry awards to Armed Forces and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) personnel on the eve of the 77th Independence Day, including four Kirti Chakra (all posthumous) and 11 Shaurya Chakras (five posthumous).
While all Kirti Chakra recipients belong to the central reserve police force (CRPF), Shaurya Chakra will be conferred to armed forces personnel as well as CAPF personnel.
Shaurya Chakra is the peacetime equivalent of the Vir Chakra, the third-highest wartime military bravery award.
The President has also approved 30 Mention-in-Despatches to the Army, including to Army dog Madhu (Posthumous), and one to Air Force personnel for their significant contributions in different military operations.
The operations include Operation Rakshak, Operation Snow Leopard, Operation Casualty Evacuation, Operation Mount Chomo, Operation Pangsau Pass, Operation Meghdoot, Operation Orchid, Operation Kalisham Valley, Rescue Operation and Operation Evacuation.
President has also approved one President's Tatrakshak Medal and five Tatrakshak Medals to the Indian Coast Guard personnel for their act of conspicuous gallantry, exceptional devotion to duty and distinguished service.
These awards are given to the personnel of the Indian Coast Guard on the occasion of Republic Day and Independence Day every year since 26th January, 1990.