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The document describes several of India's gallantry awards given for bravery in combat or acts of valor against the enemy. The highest award is the Param Vir Chakra given for conspicuous bravery or self-sacrifice in combat. The Maha Vir Chakra is the second highest, and the Vir Chakra is third highest for acts of gallantry facing the enemy. Other awards mentioned include the Ashok Chakra, Kirti Chakra, and Shaurya Chakra for bravery in combat. Additional medals are given for distinguished non-combat service, including the Param Vishisht Sewa, Ati Vishisht Sewa, and Vishisht Sew

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The document describes several of India's gallantry awards given for bravery in combat or acts of valor against the enemy. The highest award is the Param Vir Chakra given for conspicuous bravery or self-sacrifice in combat. The Maha Vir Chakra is the second highest, and the Vir Chakra is third highest for acts of gallantry facing the enemy. Other awards mentioned include the Ashok Chakra, Kirti Chakra, and Shaurya Chakra for bravery in combat. Additional medals are given for distinguished non-combat service, including the Param Vishisht Sewa, Ati Vishisht Sewa, and Vishisht Sew

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Indian Gallantry Awards

PARAM VIR CHAKRA :It is the highest decoration of valour awarded for the most conspicuous bravery or some daring or prominent act of valour or self-sacrifice in the presence of the enemy on land,sea or air. MAHA VIR CHAKRA :It is the second highest decoration. It is awarded for acts of conspicuous gallantry in the presence of the enemy, whether on land, at sea or in the air. VIR CHAKRA :It is the third in the order of awards for acts of gallantry in the face of the enemy on land,sea or air. ASHOK CHAKRA :Awarded for the most conspicuous bravery or some daring act of valour or self-sacrifice on land, at sea or in the air. KIRTI CHAKRA :Awarded for conspicuous gallantry. SHAURYA CHAKRA :Awarded for an act of gallantry. PARAM VISHISHT SEWA MEDAL :Awarded in recognition of distinguished service of the most exceptional order. ATI VISHISHT SEWA MEDAL :Awarded in recognition of distinguished service of an exceptional order. VISHISHT SEWA MEDAL :Awarded in recognition of distinguished service of a high order. SENA MEDAL / NAU SENA : For good work on the field, at sea or in the air. MEDAL/VAYU SENA MEDAL

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