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List of Gallantry Awards of Indian Army: Winners List

What is the Meaning of Gallantry Award?
The purpose of the Indian Army's Gallantry Awards is to recognize the bravery and sacrifice of
military troops and officers, as well as that of other legally established Forces and citizens. This article
provides a wealth of information on the prizes given to army personnel who display courage. These
Indian army Gallantry awards are announced twice in a year - first on the occasion of the Republic
Day and then on the occasion of the Independence Day. The list of Gallantry Awards of Indian Army
has been attached below for your reference.

What are the Types of Gallantry Awards of India?

Gallantry Awards of Indian Army are classified into two Categories

 Gallantry in the Face of Enemy

1. Param Vir Chakra (PVC)

2. Mahavir Chakra (MVC)
3. Vir Chakra

 Gallantry Other than in the Face of Enemy

1. Ashok Chakra
2. Kirti Chakra
3. Shaurya Chakra

The government of India established the first three gallantry medals following independence on
January 26, 1950, with the Param Vir Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra, and Vir Chakra being declared to be in
effect as of August 15, 1947.
Other three gallantry medals, the Ashoka Chakra Class-I, Class-II, and Class-III, were subsequently
established by the Government of India on January 4, 1952, and were declared to be effective as of
August 15, 1947. In January 1967, these prizes were given new names: Ashoka Chakra, Kirti Chakra,
and Shaurya Chakra, respectively.
The Param Vir Chakra, the Ashoka Chakra, the Mahavir Chakra, the Kirti Chakra, the Vir Chakra, the
Shaurya Chakra and the Vir Chakra are the awards that come before them. The readers can refer to
the list of Gallantry Awards in Indian Army that has attached below.

Which are the Gallantry Awards in Indian Armed forces?

The below table contains the types of Gallantry Awards in Indian Army with the medal, ribbon and
bar and the list of Gallantry Awards in Indian Army. The Gallantry Award winner of Indian Armed
Forces list have been documented below.

Types of Medal Ribbon Bar

Gallantry
Awards of
India

Par Vir One and three fourth inches in
Chakra diameter, round, made of bronze, and
(PVC) stamped with the state emblem in the
middle and four repetitions of "Indra's
Vajra" on the reverse. On the back,
there will be two lotus flowers
positioned between the Hindi and
English versions of the inscription
"PARAM VIR CHAKRA," which
will be embossed in both Hindi and
English.
Plain purple coloured ribbon.
If any Chakra recipient later commits an act of
bravery that would have qualified them for the
Chakra, that subsequent act of bravery will be
noted by a Bar that will be attached to the
riband that holds the Chakra. A Bar will be
added for each subsequent act of bravery, and
any such Bar or Bars may also be given
posthumously. A small version of "Indra's
Vajra" will be placed on the riband when worn
alone for each bar received.

Mahavir One and three eighth inches in
Chakra diameter, standard silver, circular in
(MVC) shape, with a five-pointed heraldic
star etched on the obverse that
touches the rim just slightly. A
domed, gilded state emblem shall be
in the center of the star. On the back,
"MAHA VIR CHAKRA" will be
stamped in both Hindi and English,
with two lotus flowers positioned in
between the two scripts.
The ribbon is of a half-white
and half-orange color.
If any Chakra recipient later commits an act of
bravery that would have qualified them for the
Chakra, that subsequent act of bravery will be
noted by a Bar that will be attached to the
riband that holds the Chakra. A Bar will be
added for each subsequent act of bravery, and
any such Bar or Bars may also be given
posthumously. A smaller version of the Chakra
will be placed to the riband while worn alone
for each Bar that is given out.

Vir Chakra One and three eighth inches in
diameter, standard silver, circular in
shape, with a five-pointed heraldic
star etched on the obverse that
touches the rim just slightly. A chakra
and a domed center piece carrying the
The ribbon is half blue and
half orange in color.
If any Chakra recipient later commits an act of
bravery that would have qualified them for the
Chakra, that subsequent act of bravery will be
noted by a Bar that will be attached to the
riband that holds the Chakra. A Bar will be
added for each subsequent act of bravery, and
 gilded state emblem will be located
within the star's chakra at its center.
The word "VIR CHAKRA" will be
engraved on the back in both Hindi
and English, with two lotus blossoms
between the two scripts.
Ashok It is a circle with rims on both sides,
Chakra measuring one and three eighth
inches in diameter. The medal must
be covered with gold leaf. An
embossed image of Ashoka's Chakra
with a lotus wreath surrounding it will
be found on the medal's reverse. A
design of lotus leaves, flowers, and
buds will run down the inner edge of
the rim. Both the Hindi and English
translations of "Ashok Chakra,"
which are divided by two lotus
flowers, shall be etched on the reverse
of the medal.
Kirti Chakra One and three-eighth inches in
diameter, round in shape, made of
ordinary silver, and having rims on
both sides. The Ashoka's Chakra
replica will be etched on the medal's
obverse, and it will be encircled by a
lotus wreath. Lotus leaves, flowers,
and buds will be arranged in a design
along the rim's inner side. The words
"KIRTI CHAKRA" in both Hindi and
English will be imprinted on the rear
of the item, with two lotus blossoms
separating the two languages.
Shaurya One and three-eighth inches in
Chakra diameter, round in shape,
manufactured of bronze, with rims on
both sides. The Ashoka's Chakra
replica will be etched on the medal's
obverse, and it will be encircled by a
lotus wreath. Lotus leaves, flowers,
and buds will be arranged in a design
Green color ribbon divided
into two equal segments by an
orange vertical line.
Green color ribbon divided
into three equal parts by two
orange vertical lines.
Green color ribbon divided
into four equal parts by three
vertical lines.
any such Bar or Bars may also be given
posthumously. A smaller version of the Chakra
will be placed to the riband while worn alone
for each Bar that is given out.
If a recipient of the Chakra later performs an act
of bravery that would have qualified them for
the Chakra, the subsequent act of bravery will
be recognised by a Bar that will be affixed to
the riband that suspends the Chakra. For each
additional act of bravery, an additional Bar will
be added, and any such Bar or Bars may also be
given posthumously. A smaller version of the
Chakra will be placed to the riband while worn
alone for each Bar that is given out.
If a recipient of the Chakra later commits an act
of bravery that would have qualified them for
the Chakra, the subsequent act of bravery will
be recognised by a Bar that will be affixed to
the riband by which the Chakra is suspended.
For each subsequent act of bravery, an
additional Bar will be added, and such Bar or
Bars may also be given posthumously. When
the riband is worn alone, a smaller version of
the Chakra for each such Bar is added.
If a recipient of the Chakra later commits an act
of bravery that would have qualified them for
the Chakra, the subsequent act of bravery will
be recognised by a Bar that will be affixed to
the riband by which the Chakra is suspended.
For each subsequent act of bravery, an
additional Bar will be added, and such Bar or
Bars may also be given posthumously. When
 along the rim's inner side. The words the riband is worn alone, a smaller version of
"SHAURYA CHAKRA" in both the Chakra for each such Bar is added.
Hindi and English will be embossed
on the rear of the item, with two lotus
blossoms separating the two
languages.

Eligibility - Gallantry Awards of Indian Army

Param Vir Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra, and Vir Chakra:

 Officers and members of all grades in the Territorial Army, Militia, Naval, Military, and Air Forces, as
well as any Reserve Forces and other Armed Forces that are duly established.
 Civilians of either sex serving regularly or temporarily under the instructions, directions, or
supervision of any of the aforementioned Forces, including Matrons, Sisters, Nurses, and the Staff of
the Nursing Services and Other Services Relating to Hospitals and Nursing.

Eligibility Conditions:

 The Param Vir Chakra is given for the most outstanding bravery, some outstanding bravery, or self-
sacrifice performed in the presence of the enemy, whether on land, at sea, or in the air.
 For actions of particularly bravery in the presence of the adversary, whether on land, at sea, or in the
air, the Maha Vir Chakra is given.
 For bravery displayed in the presence of the enemy, whether on land, at sea, or in the air, the Vir
Chakra is given.

Ashoka Chakra, Kirti Chakra, and Shaurya Chakra:

 Officers, soldiers, sailors, and airmen of all grades; members of any Reserve Force; soldiers serving in
the Territorial Army; soldiers serving in the Militia; and members of any other legally recognised
forces.
 Individuals from many walks of life, including members of the Railway Protection Force and the
Central Paramilitary Forces;
 Military personnel who work in the nursing services;

Eligibility Conditions:

 The Ashoka Chakra is given for exceptionally courage, a daring act, a heroic deed, or selflessness that
is not performed in the face of an enemy.
 The Kirti Chakra is given for eminent bravery that is not displayed in the presence of an opponent.
 The Shaurya Chakra is given for bravery that is not displayed in the presence of an opponent.

Galantry Awards Selection Process:

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs and the Armed Forces submit proposals for Gallantry award
Winner of Indian armed forces to the Ministry of Defence twice a year. Normally, recommendations
are requested in the months of March for awards to be declared on the occasion of Independence
Day and August for awards to be announced on the occasion of Republic Day. When it comes to the
Armed Forces, a case for the gallantry award is started by the unit, and if it is deemed appropriate, it
is sent to the appropriate Services HQrs, duly recommended by Commanders in chain, as soon as the
act of bravery is completed. The President and Prime Minister are then asked to approve the CH &
AC's recommendations. The Gallantry Awards of Indian Army are announced on Republic Day and
Independence Day following the President's approval. The list of Galantry Awards of Indian Army
with the winners details have been detailed belo.

Highest Gallantry Award in Army: Param Vir Chakra

The Param Vir Chakra, the highest gallantry award in the army, is awarded to those who have shown
outstanding bravery during a time of war. The award is also known as the "Wheel of the Ultimate
Brave." The medal is a circled bronze disc. On the front, there is a raised circle with the Indian
national anthem in the middle of it, surrounded by four sets of the vajra. The reverse of the coin has
lotus flowers separating two engraved legends. There are both Hindi and English versions of the
term "Param Vir Chakra".

List of Gallantry Awards of Indian Army 2022:

This is the Gallantry Award Winner of Indian Armed Forces. There are 92 army people who have been
honored this year with Indian Army Gallantry Awards on 73rd Independence day.

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