Over 1,000 Medals to be Conferred on Police, Fire, Home Guard & Civil Defence, and Correctional Personnel on Independence Day
New Delhi: The Ministry of Home Affairs has released the official list of medal recipients for Police, Fire Services, Home Guard & Civil Defence, and Correctional Services on the occasion of Independence Day.
The honours include Gallantry Awards, the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service, and the Medal for Meritorious Service. This year, a total of 1,090 medals will be awarded: 233 Gallantry Medals, 99 President’s Medals for Distinguished Service, and 758 Medals for Meritorious Service.
In the Police category, 226 officers and personnel will receive the Gallantry Medal, 89 will be awarded the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service, and 635 will be honoured with the Medal for Meritorious Service. Jammu and Kashmir personnel have received the highest number of Gallantry Medals, followed by members of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Border Security Force (BSF).
For the Fire Services, 62 awards have been announced, including six Gallantry Medals, five President’s Medals for Distinguished Service, and 51 Medals for Meritorious Service.
In the Home Guard and Civil Defence category, one Gallantry Medal, three President’s Medals for Distinguished Service, and 41 Medals for Meritorious Service will be conferred.
For Correctional Services, two officers will receive the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service, while 31 will be awarded the Medal for Meritorious Service.
These annual honours recognise the bravery, dedication, and exemplary service of officers and personnel across states, union territories, and central armed police forces. The medals will be presented during the Independence Day celebrations, acknowledging their exceptional contribution to maintaining law, order, and public safety in the country.
