President Murmu Awards Gallantry Medals to 51 Armed Forces Personnel
Gallantry awards: Prez Murmu honours 51 winners; Gaganyaan astronaut among recipients
The Times Of India
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President Droupadi Murmu awarded 51 gallantry medals, including 7 Kirti Chakras, during the Defence Investiture Ceremony 2026 in New Delhi. Notably, Gaganyaan astronaut Air Commodore Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair received a Kirti Chakra, recognizing exceptional bravery and service in the line of duty.
- 01The ceremony awarded 7 Kirti Chakras, 15 Vir Chakras, and 29 Shaurya Chakras for acts of bravery.
- 02Awards were conferred posthumously to families of martyrs, including 2 Kirti Chakras and 3 Vir Chakras.
- 03The awards recognized personnel from various elite formations, including Para Special Forces and Assam Rifles.
- 04Air Commodore Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, a Gaganyaan astronaut-designate, was among the Kirti Chakra recipients.
- 05The ceremony underscores the commitment of Indian armed forces in safeguarding national security.
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During the Defence Investiture Ceremony 2026 held at Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi, President Droupadi Murmu honored 51 personnel from the Armed Forces and Central Armed Police Forces with gallantry awards. This included 7 Kirti Chakras, 15 Vir Chakras, and 29 Shaurya Chakras, awarded for exceptional bravery and service. Among the recipients, Air Commodore Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, an astronaut-designate for India's Gaganyaan mission, received a Kirti Chakra for his distinguished service. The ceremony also acknowledged the sacrifices of personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty, with several awards presented posthumously to their families. The event highlights the dedication and courage of security personnel across various operational theatres, emphasizing their commitment to national security and safety.
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The awards recognize and honor the bravery of personnel, fostering national pride and awareness of the sacrifices made by security forces.
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