Shaurya Chakra

The Shaurya Chakra is an Indian military decoration awarded for valour, courageous action or self-sacrifice while not engaged in direct action with the enemy. It may be awarded to civilians as well as military personnel, sometimes posthumously. It is the peacetime equivalent of the Vir Chakra. It is generally awarded for Counter-Insurgency operations and actions against the enemy during peace-time. It is third in order of precedence of peacetime gallantry awards and comes after the Ashoka Chakra and the Kirti Chakra. It precedes the Sena Medal. Before 1967, the award was known as the Ashoka Chakra, Class III.

Subsequent awards of the Shaurya Chakra are recognized by a bar to the medal ribbon (to date, none have been awarded). It is possible for a recipient to be awarded the Ashoka Chakra or Kirti Chakra in addition for separate acts of gallantry.

Since July, 1999, it also being given to Civilians of either gender in all walks of life, other than members of Police Forces and of recognized Fire Services. From 1 February 1999, the central government set a monthly stipend of Rs. 750 for recipients of the award. Jammu and Kashmir awards a cash award of Rs. 700 (ca. 1960) for recipients of the Shaurya Chakra.

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New Delhi [India], January 26 (ANI) ... Over the years, it has earned numerous accolades, including one Param Vishisht Seva Medal, one Shaurya Chakra, four Sena Medals for Gallantry, and one Vishisht Seva Medal ... (ANI) .

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News18 25 Jan 2025
President Murmu announced two Kirti Chakras and 14 Shaurya Chakras, including three posthumous. The Shaurya Chakra is India’s third-highest peacetime gallantry award ... .

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Hindustan Times 25 Jan 2025
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The Times of India 25 Jan 2025
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The ministry of defence said, 'These include two Kirti Chakras, including one posthumous; 14 Shaurya Chakras, including three posthumous; one Bar to Sena Medal (gallantry); 66 Sena Medals, including ...

Two Kirti Chakras, 14 Shaurya Chakras among 93 Gallantry Awards to Armed Forces, CAPF personnel

The Hindu 25 Jan 2025
Major Manjit Kumar of the Punjab Regiment and with 22 Rashtriya Rifles (RR), and Naik Dilwar Khan from the Artillery Regiment and with 28 RR (posthumously) were awarded the Kirti Chakra for counter-terrorist operations in Jammu and Kashmir ....

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Deccan Herald 25 Jan 2025
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President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday approved gallantry awards to 93 armed forces personnel, including two Kirti Chakras and 14 Shaurya Chakras on the eve of Republic Day ... .

President Droupadi Murmu approves gallantry awards to 93 armed forces personnel

Indian Express 25 Jan 2025
The president approved 14 Shaurya Chakras, including three posthumously. .

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