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President Murmu Approves 70 Gallantry Awards; Group Captain Shukla Gets Ashok Chakra

President Droupadi Murmu has approved gallantry awards for 70 Armed Forces personnel on the eve of the 77th Republic Day. Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is set to receive the prestigious Ashok Chakra, the country's highest peacetime gallantry award. The list includes six posthumous honors and a wide range of other decorations for exceptional service. Additionally, the President approved 301 other military decorations and 98 Mentioned-in-Despatches.

Key Points: 70 Armed Forces Personnel Get Gallantry Awards on Republic Day Eve

  • 70 personnel honored
  • Ashok Chakra for Shubhanshu Shukla
  • 6 posthumous awards
  • 301 other military decorations approved
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Prez Murmu approves Gallantry Awards for 70 Armed Forces personnel; Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla to receive Ashok Chakra

President Murmu approves gallantry awards for 70 personnel. Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla to receive Ashok Chakra. Full list of honorees.

"President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday approved gallantry awards for 70 Armed Forces personnel in recognition of their exceptional courage and sacrifice - Official Announcement"

New Delhi, January 25

President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday approved gallantry awards for 70 Armed Forces personnel in recognition of their exceptional courage and sacrifice on the eve of the 77th Republic Day. The list includes six posthumous honours.

These include one Ashok Chakra; three Kirti Chakras; 13 Shaurya Chakras, including one posthumous; one Bar to Sena Medal (Gallantry); 44 Sena Medals (Gallantry), including five posthumous; six Nao Sena Medals (Gallantry) and two Vayu Sena Medals (Gallantry).

Among the awardees are Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth and several others from the Army, Navy and Air Force.

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who created history by becoming the first India to visit the International Space Station (ISS) will be conferred with the Ashok Chakra, the coutry's highest peacetime Gallantry award.

Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, Major Arshdeep Singh and Naib Subedar Doleshwar Subba will receive the Kirti Chakra for their exemplary service. Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth will be honoured with the Uttam Yudh Seva Medal.

The Shaurya Chakra will be awarded to Lieutenant Colonel Ghatage Aditya Shrikumar of 21 Para (Special Forces), Major Anshul Baltoo of 32 Assam Rifles, Major Shivkant Yadav of 5 Para (Special Forces), Major Vivek of 42 Rashtriya Rifles, Major Leishangthem Deepak Singh of 11 Para (Special Forces), Captain Yogender Singh Thakur of 6 Para (Special Forces), Subedar P H Moses of 1 Assam Rifles, Lance Dafadar Baldev Chand of 4 Rashtriya Rifles, Rifleman Manglem Sang Vaiphei of 3 Assam Rifles, Rifleman Dhurba Jyoti Dutta of 33 Assam Rifles, Lieutenant Commander Dilna K and Lieutenant Commander Roopa A of the Indian Navy, and Assistant Commandant Vipin Wilson.

The President has also approved 301 military decorations for the Armed Forces and other personnel. These include 30 Param Vishisht Seva Medals, four Uttam Yudh Seva Medals, 56 Ati Vishisht Seva Medals, nine Yudh Seva Medals, two Distinguished Bars to the Sena Medal, 43 Distinguished Sena Medals, eight Distinguished Nao Sena Medals, 14 Distinguished Vayu Sena Medals, and 135 Vishisht Seva Medals.

President Murmu has also approved 98 Mentioned-in-Despatches to the Armed Forces personnel, including five posthumous, on the eve of 77th Republic Day. These include 81 from the Indian Army - 17 for Operation Rakshak; 11 for Operation Snow Leopard; 11 for Operation Hifazat; five for Operation Orchid; two for Operation Meghdoot; one for Operation Rhino; two for Operation Sindoor; three for Rescue Operation; four for Operation Casualty Evacuation; one for Operation Soffain; 24 for Miscellaneous Operations, including three posthumous; 15 for the Indian Navy; and two for Border Roads Development Board personnel (posthumous).

- ANI

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Priya S
So many names from Assam Rifles and Para SF. It's a stark reminder of the constant sacrifices being made in our border areas that most of us never hear about. Operation Snow Leopard, Meghdoot... these aren't just names. Respect to each and every soldier.
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David E
As someone who follows global space programs, it's fantastic to see India honouring its space pioneer with the Ashok Chakra. It sends a powerful message about valuing scientific achievement alongside military valour. Well deserved, Group Captain Shukla.
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Siddharth J
While we celebrate the awards, we must also ask if we are doing enough for the families of the martyrs, especially the five posthumous Sena Medal recipients. A medal is an honour, but lifelong support is our duty. The government must ensure their kin get all promised benefits without any red tape.
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Rohit P
Seeing the names Lt. Cdr. Dilna K and Lt. Cdr. Roopa A for Shaurya Chakra is brilliant! More power to the women in our armed forces. They are breaking barriers and serving with equal courage. A great Republic Day gift to the nation indeed.
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Nikhil C
The sheer number of awards for operations like Rakshak and Hifazat shows the relentless pressure our forces face in J&K. We sleep peacefully because they are awake. Salute to the bravery of Rifleman Manglem Sang Vaiphei, Subedar P H Moses, and all others.

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