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President Dadi Mmu approved gallantry awards for 80 Armed Forces personnel in India, recognizing acts of bravery and sacrifice, including 12 posthumous awards. The awards are classified into two categories with six types, each with specific descriptions and symbolism, conferred at special ceremonies with recommendations made by the armed forces and Ministry of Home Affairs.
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- The President of India, Dadi Mmu, honored 80 Armed Forces members with gallantry awards, 12 of which were posthumous, acknowledging their brave and sacrificial actions in the line of duty.
- Gallantry awards in India are divided into two categories based on the circumstances: facing the enemy and other situations, with six distinct awards like Param Chakra and Ashok Chakra, each carrying specific meanings and significance. The process involves rigorous scrutiny, recommendations from armed forces and Ministry of Home Affairs, committee approvals, and ceremonial announcements on Republic Day and Independence Day.
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Recent questions
What are gallantry awards in India?
Honors recognizing bravery and sacrifice by Armed Forces.
How many categories of gallantry awards exist?
Two categories: in the face of enemy and other.
What are the six types of gallantry awards?
Param, Ashok, Mahavir, Kirti, V, Sh Chakra.
When are gallantry awards conferred in India?
At Defense Investiture Ceremony and Republic Day Parade.
Who approves gallantry award recommendations?
Committees scrutinize and approve recommendations twice a year.
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"India's Gallantry Awards Honor Bravery and Sacrifice"
- President Dadi Mmu recently approved gallantry awards for 80 Armed Forces personnel, including 12 posthumous awards, recognizing acts of bravery and sacrifice by lawfully constituted forces and civilians in India.
- The gallantry awards in India are classified into two categories: gallantry in the face of the enemy and gallantry other than in the face of the enemy, with six types of awards in order of precedence: Param Chakra, Ashok Chakra, Mahavir Chakra, Kirti Chakra, V Chakra, and Sh Chakra, each with specific descriptions and symbolism. Awards are conferred at the Defense Investiture Ceremony and Republic Day Parade, with recommendations made twice a year by the armed forces and Ministry of Home Affairs, scrutinized and approved by committees, and announced on Republic Day and Independence Day.
