Sunday, April 28, 2013

President Confers Gallantry and Distinguished Service Awards



The President and Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces Shri Pranab Mukherjee conferred one Kirti Chakra and Twelve Shaurya Chakras to Armed Forces Personnel for displaying conspicuous gallantry, indomitable courage and extreme devotion to duty at a solemn ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhawan here 27.04.2013. Two of the  Shaurya Chakra were given Posthumously.

    The President also conferred ten Param Vishisht Seva Medals, one Uttam YudhSeva Medal, four Bar to Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and twenty seven Ati Vishisht Seva Medals to senior officers of the Armed Forces for distinguished service of an exceptional order. The list of awardees may kindly be seen on www.pib.nic.in