Recently, the Union Home Minister's 'Special Operation Medal' was announced for the year 2023.
This Special Operations Medal has been awarded for 4 operations.
These 4 operations are – anti-terrorism, border operations, arms control, prevention of drug trafficking.
This medal is usually given for 3 campaigns in a year but according to the situation it can be increased to 5.
This medal was created in the year 2018 with the aim of recognizing campaigns conducted through high level planning.
It has great significance for the security of the country/States/Union Territories and has a significant impact on the security of wide sections of the society.