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Coast Guard Heroes Honored with Gallantry Awards on 77th Republic Day

On the 77th Republic Day, the President of India approved distinguished awards for Indian Coast Guard personnel. The honors recognize conspicuous gallantry, exceptional devotion to duty, and meritorious service in safeguarding maritime interests. The list includes the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Vishisht Seva Medal, Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak, and Tatrakshak Medals for distinguished, gallant, and meritorious service. Several awards were conferred posthumously to personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Key Points: Republic Day: Indian Coast Guard Personnel Receive Gallantry Awards

  • Awards for gallantry & service
  • Honors maritime security contributions
  • Includes posthumous recognition
  • Strengthens national security framework
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President approves gallantry, service awards for Indian Coast Guard personnel on 77th Republic Day

President approves Ati Vishisht Seva, Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak & Tatrakshak Medals for ICG personnel's exemplary service & sacrifice.

"awardees have displayed exemplary courage, skill and dedication - Official Release"

New Delhi, January 25

On the occasion of the 77th Republic Day, the President of India has approved a series of distinguished awards for outstanding personnel of the Indian Coast Guard in recognition of their conspicuous gallantry, exceptional devotion to duty and distinguished or meritorious service in safeguarding the nation's maritime interests.

According to an official release, the awards honour the unwavering commitment and exemplary service of ICG personnel in safeguarding India's maritime boundaries.

The awardees are as follows:

Ati Vishisht Seva MedalADG Donny Michael, PTM, TM

Vishisht Seva MedalDIG KS Sitaram

Uttam Jeevan Raksha PadakP/Nvk (ME) Saumyaranjan Behera

President's Tatrakshak Medal (Distinguished Service)IG Iqbal Singh Chauhan, TMIG Datwinder Singh Saini, TM

Tatrakshak Medal (Gallantry) - PosthumousLate Comdt Rakesh Kumar RanaLate Comdt (JG) Vipin BabuLate P/Nvk (RP) Karan Singh

Tatrakshak Medal (Gallantry)Comdt (JG) Shailendra Singh BishtP/Nvk (RP) Gautam YadavP/Nvk (RP) Banti Kumar

Tatrakshak Medal (Meritorious Service)DIG Vinod Kumar ParmarDIG Arun Kumar BhardwajDIG Sudhakar PatilComdt Indu PP/Adh (RO) Tapas Kumar Banerjee

The awardees have displayed exemplary courage, skill and dedication in the discharge of their duties, making significant contributions to maritime security, emergency response at sea and the strengthening of the nation's maritime security framework.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Heartfelt congratulations to all the awardees! It's wonderful to see such dedicated service being recognized on Republic Day. The diversity in the names and ranks shows it's a true team effort. Special respect for the families of those awarded posthumously.
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Vikram M
Well deserved! While we celebrate the awards, I hope the government also ensures better equipment and infrastructure for our Coast Guard personnel. They often work with limited resources compared to the threats they face from smuggling, illegal fishing, and other maritime challenges.
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Priya S
Seeing names like P/Nvk (ME) Saumyaranjan Behera and P/Nvk (RP) Gautam Yadav getting the Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak and Tatrakshak Medal is so motivating. It shows that every role, from mechanics to radio personnel, is crucial for national security. Salute!
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Rohit P
This is the real news that should be on the front page. While we argue about politics, these men and women are out there on the high seas, in all weather, keeping us safe. A big thank you to the Indian Coast Guard. Your service is our pride.
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Michael C
As someone who follows maritime security, this is significant. The Coast Guard's role in the Indian Ocean Region is becoming more critical by the day. Recognizing this service publicly boosts morale and highlights the importance of maritime boundaries, which often get less attention than land borders.

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