President Ram Nath Kovind presented the Gallantry Awards and Distinguished Service Decorations during the Defence Investiture Ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday.
Gallantry awards are given upon conspicuous acts of bravery or valour or self-sacrifice in the presence of the enemy. There are six categories of gallantry awards – Param Vir Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra, Vir Chakra, Ashok Chakra, Kirti Chakra and Shaurya Chakra.
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Vir Chakra was accorded to Indian Air Force pilot Group Captain Abhinandan Varthaman for shooting down a Pakistani F-16 fighter aircraft during aerial combat on February 27, 2019. Varthaman was recently promoted to the rank of Group Captain. Abhinandan shot down a Pakistani F-16 fighter aircraft during aerial combat on February 27, a day after the Balakot airstrike
President Kovind presents Vir Chakra to Wing Commander (now Group Captain) Varthaman Abhinandan. He showed conspicuous courage, demonstrated gallantry in the face of the enemy while disregarding personal safety and displayed exceptional sense of duty. pic.twitter.com/zrmQJgfbEr
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Sapper Prakash Jadhav from Corps of Engineers accorded the second-highest peacetime gallantry award Kirti Chakra (posthumously) for neutralising terrorists in an operation in J&K. His wife and his mother received the award from the President.
President Kovind presents Kirti Chakra to Sapper Prakash Jadhav (Posthumous), First Battalion, Rashtriya Rifles. He displayed conspicuous gallantry, exemplary courage beyond the call of duty and made supreme sacrifice in eliminating a terrorist in Jammu & Kashmir. pic.twitter.com/OTrlRm1Qx3
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President Kovind presents Shaurya Chakra to Naib Subedar Sombir (Posthumous), 34th Battalion, Rashtriya Rifles. He displayed conspicuous bravery, exemplary leadership and courage under fire as part of the operation team in which three terrorists were eliminated in J&K. pic.twitter.com/bf2LshVSgm
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President Kovind also accorded the Shaurya Chakra to Major Vibhuti Shankar Dhoundiyal (posthumously) for his role in an operation where five terrorists were eliminated and 200 kg explosive material was recovered. His wife Lt Nitika Kaul and mother received the award.
President Kovind presents Shaurya Chakra to Major Vibhuti Shankar Dhoundiyal (Posthumous), Rashtriya Rifles. He exhibited unparalleled valour and exceptional leadership qualities in various operations resulting in elimination of five terrorists & recovery of 200 kg of explosives. pic.twitter.com/rSxMv4NSKm
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President Kovind presents Param Vishisht Seva Medal to Air Marshal Raj Karan Singh Shera, AVSM, VSM (Retired). pic.twitter.com/vUXyNKCFNL
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President Kovind presents Ati Vishisht Seva Medal to Air Marshal Rajvir Singh, VSM (Retired). pic.twitter.com/fjxTO2qTVL
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President Kovind presents Param Vishisht Seva Medal to Lt. General Amarjeet Singh Bedi, UYSM, YSM, VSM, The Infantry (Retired). pic.twitter.com/DV7YFFLKmq
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President Kovind presents Ati Vishisht Seva Medal to Major General Rajesh Chopra, The Mechanised Infantry (Retired). pic.twitter.com/1CzOTQn9Bd
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President Kovind presents Ati Vishisht Seva Medal to Anil Kumar, Addl DGBR (Retired). pic.twitter.com/7vCJd2vcn0
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President Kovind presents Ati Vishisht Seva Medal to Ashu Singh Rathore, VSM, CE (Civil). pic.twitter.com/iHMoxRHIYz
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President Kovind presents Ati Vishisht Seva Medal to Air Vice Marshal Manoj Kumar Dixit, VSM (Retired). pic.twitter.com/HaZwhyQ7OR
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President Kovind presents Ati Vishisht Seva Medal to Major General Pawan Anand, The Corps of Engineers (Retired.) pic.twitter.com/Iz4XlDPmlA
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President Kovind presents Ati Vishisht Seva Medal to Major General Sandeep Sharma, VSM, The Infantry (Retired). pic.twitter.com/Y4xNGGAp9M
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President Kovind presents Ati Vishisht Seva Medal to Maj General Basavaraj Gurusiddappa Gilganchi, The Corps of Signals (Retired). pic.twitter.com/DvYZGldGsv
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President Kovind presents Ati Vishisht Seva Medal to Major General Amit Kumar Sanyal, VSM, The Armoured Corps (Retired). pic.twitter.com/FL81shicB0
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President Kovind presents Ati Vishisht Seva Medal to Major General Virinder Singh Randhawa, VSM, The Corps Electronics And Mechanical Engineers (Retired) pic.twitter.com/VuNmNx894B
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President Kovind presents Ati Vishisht Seva Medal to Air Vice Marshal (now Air Marshal) Gurcharan Singh Bedi, VM, VSM. pic.twitter.com/u9eCWYrar8
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President Kovind presents Ati Vishisht Seva Medal to Air Vice Marshal (now Air Marshal) Dilip Kumar Patnaik, VM Flying (Pilot). pic.twitter.com/k3xFFblaxH
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President Kovind presents Ati Vishisht Seva Medal to Rear Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, NM. pic.twitter.com/Edlsyvb1EI
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President Kovind presents Ati Vishisht Seva Medal to Rear Admiral Philipose G Pynumootil, NM. pic.twitter.com/zfk8YOjNRL
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President Kovind presents Ati Vishisht Seva Medal to Rear Admiral (now Vice Admiral) Swaminathan Krishna, VSM. pic.twitter.com/KrKnTguvJY
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President Kovind presents Ati Vishisht Seva Medal to Rear Admiral (now Vice Admiral) Sreekumar Nair, NM. pic.twitter.com/FY3iZkMQTH
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President Kovind presents Ati Vishisht Seva Medal to Major General Sanjay Singh, SM**, VSM, The Infantry. pic.twitter.com/3QRQehjgyE
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President Kovind presents Ati Vishisht Seva Medal to Major General (now Lt. General) Jyotinder Singh Sandhu, The Armoured Corps. pic.twitter.com/lKDqkW9V4d
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President Kovind presents Ati Vishisht Seva Medal to Major General (Now Lt. General) Kc Panchnathan, The Engineers Corps. pic.twitter.com/tVtNKUoj4y
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President Kovind presents Ati Vishisht Seva Medal to Lt General Sukhdeep Sangwan, SM**, The Infantry (Retired) pic.twitter.com/8W56EB0rkb
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President Kovind presents Uttam Yuddh Seva Medal to Lt General Raju Baggavalli Somashekar, AVSM, YSM, The Jat Regiment, Headquarter 15 Corps. pic.twitter.com/2N4za9m52u
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President Kovind presents Param Vishisht Seva Medal to Air Marshal Kuldeep Sharma, AVSM, VSM, Aeronautical Engineering (Mechanical) (Retired). pic.twitter.com/S93O43XcZy
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President Kovind presents Param Vishisht Seva Medal to Lt. General Santosh Kumar Upadhya, AVSM, SM, VSM, The Infantry (Retired). pic.twitter.com/bmWFlOxTME
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President Kovind presents Shaurya Chakra to Amit Singh Rana, LME. He displayed exemplary courage, tactical acumen and gallantry of a very high order and played a vital role in neutralising 8 terrorists in two back to back operations. pic.twitter.com/mOSIuB1OJR
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President Kovind presents Shaurya Chakra to Havildar Alok Kumar Dubey, Rashtriya Rifles. He has shown indomitable spirit, presence of mind, exemplary initiative and unparalleled courage, resulting in the neutralisation of a terrorist in a village in Jammu and Kashmir. pic.twitter.com/AmtxIDwfpj
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President Kovind presents Shaurya Chakra to Naib Subedar Narender Singh, Parachute Regiment (Special Forces). He showed conspicuous gallantry, tactical acumen and outstanding leadership in combat. His actions led to the foiling of an attempt to target Indian posts. pic.twitter.com/hNfMyJkamd
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President Kovind presents Shaurya Chakra to Lt. Colonel Jyoti Lama, 37th Battalion, Assam Rifles. He displayed daring leadership and conspicuous gallantry which resulted in the neutralisation of two terrorists. pic.twitter.com/gbP6LbHuo9
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President Kovind presents Shaurya Chakra to Naik Naresh Kumar, 42nd Battalion, Rashtriya Rifles. He exhibited immense courage of conviction and perseverance in eliminating a terrorist in a village in Jammu and Kashmir. pic.twitter.com/yVc38uNfm0
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President Kovind presents Shaurya Chakra to Major Konjengbam Bijendra Singh, Assam Rifles. He showed conspicuous bravery and stout leadership in going beyond the call of duty in the face of grave and imminent danger. His daring act resulted in the elimination of two militants. pic.twitter.com/t6hpegizY5
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President Kovind presents Shaurya Chakra to Captain Maheshkumar Bhure, Rashtriya Rifles. He led a team that eliminated six top terrorist commanders. He displayed exemplary leadership and unparalleled courage under the most challenging circumstances. pic.twitter.com/uFTXv11xSl
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President Kovind presents Shaurya Chakra to Lt. Colonel Ajay Singh Kushwah, 3rd Battalion, Rashtriya Rifles. He displayed extraordinary tactical acumen, dauntless courage, sterling leadership qualities leading to the neutralisation of terrorists in Jammu & Kashmir. pic.twitter.com/yOq4CCslFy
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President Kovind presents Kirti Chakra to Shri Harshpal Singh, Deputy Commandant, CRPF. He displayed exceptional leadership qualities, raw grit and moral courage risking his own life to secure his troops as well as the local populace during an operation. pic.twitter.com/8rBe05ojI0
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