Recently, President conferred 13 Shaurya Chakras, including six posthumous, to the personnel of Armed Forces during Defence Investiture Ceremony (Phase-1).

Highest Gallantry awards

• Param Vir Chakra:It is India’s highest military decoration awarded for displaying distinguished acts of valor during wartime whether on land, at sea or in the air.
• Maha Vir Chakra:It is the second highest gallantry award 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 country’s third-highest wartime gallantry award after Param Vir Chakra and Maha Vir Chakra