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Gallantry awards represent the highest honours bestowed upon individuals who have displayed exceptional courage, valour, and selflessness in the face of adversity. In the colonial era, British Crown instituted awards such as the Victoria Cross (VC) and the Indian Order of Merit (IOM) to recognize acts of valour by soldiers serving in the British Indian Army. Post independence, The three gallantry awards namely Maha Vir Chakra, Param Vir Chakra and Vir Chakra were instituted on 26th January 1950 by Government of India and later on three more peacetime gallantry awards namely Ashoka Chakra, Kirti Chakra and Shaurya Chakra were instituted in January 1952. The war time gallantry awards are for recognising the brave acts of armed forces member while the peacetime gallantry awards recognise the act of bravery by both armed forces member and civilians. The awards are announced through the official gazette of Government of India and presented by the President of India in a formal ceremony.The awards are announced twice during independence day and republic day and can be awarded posthumously. The recipients of these awards are heroes whose acts of valour inspire generations and embody the highest ideals of duty, honour, and service whether on the battlefield or in peacetime situations.
Gallantry awards represent the highest honors bestowed upon individuals who have displayed exceptional courage, valor, and selflessness in the face of adversity.
The three war time gallantry awards were instituted on January 26, 1950 and the other three peacetime gallantry awards were instituted in 1952.
War-time gallantry awards recognise the act of bravery by members of armed forces during any situation of war.
Peacetime gallantry awards recognise acts of bravery by both the members of armed forces and civilians to maintain peace in situations other than war.
Gallantry awards recognise exceptional bravery by members of armed forces, police and civilians in various situations. The history of gallantry awards can be traced back to ancient civilisations where acts of bravery were honoured and celebrated. However, the modern system of awarding bravery began during the times of wars and colonial rule. In the colonial era, British Crown instituted awards such as the Victoria Cross (VC) and the Indian Order of Merit (IOM) to recognize acts of valor by soldiers serving in the British Indian Army. Post Independence, the country established its own system of gallantry awards to honor acts of bravery. Presently, the gallantry awards in India are conferred by the President of India on the recommendation of the Ministry of Defence and other competent authorities.
Gallantry awards represent the highest honours bestowed upon individuals who have displayed exceptional courage, valour, and selflessness in the face of adversity. There are 6 gallantry awards in India. The three gallantry awards namely Maha Vir Chakra, Param Vir Chakra and Vir Chakra were instituted on 26th January 1950 by the Government of India and later on three more awards were added in the list of gallantry awards Ashoka Chakra, Kirti Chakra and Shaurya Chakra in 1952.
The gallantry awards of India, including the Param Vir Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra, Vir Chakra, Ashoka Chakra, Kirti Chakra, and Shaurya Chakra, stand as symbols of honor, courage, and sacrifice. The recipients of these awards are heroes whose acts of valour inspire generations and embody the highest ideals of duty, honor, and service whether on the battlefield or in peacetime situations.The stories of gallantry awardees inspire future generations to uphold the values of courage, honor, and service.
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