President Murmu approves 78 gallantry awards, including 13 posthumous honours

President Droupadi Murmu has approved a total of seventy-eight gallantry awards, including nine Kirti Chakras and nineteen Shaurya Chakras, recognizing the exceptional bravery of defence personnel and central armed police forces. Many of these awards are awarded posthumously. This recognition underscores the remarkable commitment and courage displayed by individuals across the Army, Navy, and Air Force, emphasizing the nation's deep respect and appreciation for their service.

The awards include nine Kirti Chakras, of which seven are posthumous. The awards also include one Bar to Shaurya Chakra, 19 Shaurya Chakras, one of them posthumous, five Bars to Sena Medals (Gallantry), 36 Sena Medals, five of them posthumous, three Nao Sena Medals and five Vayu Sena Medals.

The President has also approved one Bar to Shaurya Chakra, five Bars to Sena Medals (Gallantry) and 36 Sena Medals (Gallantry), including five posthumous awards. The list also includes three Nao Sena Medals (Gallantry) and five Vayu Sena Medals (Gallantry). The awards have been approved to recognise gallantry among personnel of the Defence Forces and Central Armed Police Forces.