President confers gallantry and distinguished service Awards

President Ramnath Kovind today conferred Gallantry Awards and Distinguished Service Decorations to Armed Forces Personnel for displaying conspicuous gallantry, indomitable courage and extreme devotion to duty.

Among the dignitaries present on the occasion were Prime Minister Narendra Modi and chiefs of the three armed forces.

Two Kirti Chakras and two Shaurya Chakras were given posthumously.

The President also conferred thirteen Param Vishisht Seva Medals, two Uttam Yudh Seva Medals and twenty-six Ati Vishisht Seva Medals to senior officers of the Armed Forces for distinguished service of an exceptional order.

Earlier on 14th of this month, the President conferred three Kirti Chakras and fifteen Shaurya Chakras to Armed Forces Personnel for displaying conspicuous gallantry, indomitable courage and extreme devotion to duty.