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Republic Day 2023: President Approves 412 Gallantry Awards For Defence Personnel

President Droupadi Murmu

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu has approved 412 Gallantry awards and other Defence decorations to Armed Forces personnel and others on the eve of 74th Republic Day.

These include six Kirti Chakras, including four posthumous; 15 Shaurya Chakras, including two posthumous;one Bar to Sena Medal (Gallantry); 92 Sena Medals, including four posthumous; one Nao Sena Medal (Gallantry) {posthumous}; seven Vayu Sena Medals (Gallantry); 29 Param Vishisht Seva Medals; three Uttam Yudh Seva Medals; one Bar to Ati Vishisht Seva Medal; 52 Ati Vishisht Seva Medals; 10 Yudh Seva Medals;four Bar to Sena Medals (Devotion to Duty).

Besides, 36 Sena Medals (Devotion to Duty); two Bar to Nao Sena Medal (Devotion to Duty) {posthumous}; 11 Nao Sena Medals (Devotion to Duty), including three posthumous; 14 Vayu Sena Medals (Devotion to Duty); two Bar to Vishisht Seva Medal and 126 Vishisht Seva Medals are also included in the list.

President has also awarded President’s Tatrakshak Medal and Tatrakshak Medal to Indian Coast Guard Personnel for their act of conspicuous gallantry, exceptional devotion to duty and distinguished service.

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