Shaurya Chakra 1952 Military Awarded for gallantry otherwise than in the face of the enemy. Jeevan Raksha Padak 1961 Civilian It is a Civilian Lifesaving award given by Indian Government for saving lives from drowning, fire, or mine accidents. Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak 1961 Civilian It is a Civilian Lifesaving award given by Indian Government for saving lives from drowning, fire, or mine accidents. Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak 1961 Civilian It is a Civilian Lifesaving award given by Indian Government for saving lives from drowning, fire, or mine accidents. The awrd is given for exceptional and distinguished service in any field including service rendered by Government servants. Padma Shri 1954 Civilian It is the fourth-highest civilian award in India. Padma Bhushan 1954 Civilian It is the third-highest civilian award in India. Padma Vibhushan 1954 Civilian It is the second-highest civilian award in India. These awards are biannual and are given on the Republic Day and Independence Day.
Indian national awards series#
The Ashok Chakra series of awards are open to civilians also. Ashoka Chakra 1952 Military It is India's highest peacetime military decoration award. It is given for highest degree of valour in the presence of the enemy during war time. Param Vir Chakra 1950 Military It India's highest wartime gallantry award. List of Awards in India Award Established In Category Details Bharat Ratna 1954 Civilian Highest Civilian Award given for recognition of exceptional service/performance of the highest order. Here is the list of some such civilian and gallantryĪwards. After independence,įirst three gallantry awards namely Param Vir Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra and Vir Chakra were instituted on 26th January,ġ950 which was deemed to have effect from the 15th August, 1947. It is is followed by Padma Vibhushan, Padma bhushan and Padma Shri. Bharat Ratna is the highestĬivilian award of the country. recognized awards are mainly categorized in Civilian Awards and Gallantry Awards. Awards are given to a recipient as a token of honour and recognition of excellence in a certain field.