Param Vir Chakra, Kirti Chakra… List of gallantry awards and prize money

New Delhi: The Government of India gives gallantry awards to the armed forces personnel for their bravery and sacrifice. These awards are given twice a year, on Republic Day and Independence Day. There are two categories of gallantry awards. The first is for the soldiers who face the enemies in the battlefield and the second is for the soldiers who are indirectly involved in the war. These gallantry awards remind us of the extraordinary sacrifices made by our soldiers. These honors remind us of their courage and dedication, who never hesitate to sacrifice their all for the security of the nation.

Gallantry awards are divided into two categories. The first category includes Param Vir Chakra, Mahavir Chakra and Vir Chakra. These honors are given to those soldiers who directly fight the enemies. The second category includes Ashok Chakra, Kirti Chakra and Shaurya Chakra. These awards are given to those soldiers and civilians who participate in the war but are not directly in the battlefield. The name of each medal is inscribed in both Hindi and English languages. The medal has two lotus flowers and the national emblem.

PVC

The Param Vir Chakra is the highest gallantry award. It is made of bronze. It is given to soldiers who display extraordinary bravery and sacrifice in battle. This medal is also called the ‘Chakra of the highest bravery’. Param Vir Chakra medal recipients receive a monthly allowance of Rs 20,000, which is in addition to their pension. This allowance is given regardless of rank.

Mahavir Chakra

The Mahavir Chakra is the second-highest gallantry award. It is made of silver and is circular, with a 5-pointed star with a circle in the centre. Like the Param Vir Chakra, it also has a state emblem. Mahavir Chakra recipients receive a monthly allowance of Rs 10,000, which is in addition to their pension. This allowance is given irrespective of their income and rank.

Veer Chakra

The third highest award for bravery is the Vir Chakra. The name of this award is written in both Hindi and English languages ​​as ‘Vir Chakra’. Those who receive the Vir Chakra get a monthly allowance of Rs 7000, which is in addition to their pension.

When martyr Captain Anshuman Singh’s wife received the Kirti Chakra, everyone’s eyes became moist

Ashok Chakra

Ashoka Chakra is a gallantry award that can be given to both military personnel and civilians. It is given to those who have displayed indomitable courage and fought bravely against the enemies. Ashoka Chakra is equivalent to the British George Cross and the US Army’s Peacetime Medal of Honor. Those who receive the Ashoka Chakra receive a monthly allowance of Rs 12,000, which is in addition to their pension.

Kirti Chakra

The Kirti Chakra is also known as the ‘Ashok Chakra of the Second Class’. Like other medals, it is made of silver and is circular, with an emblem and the words ‘Kirti Chakra’ written on it. Those who receive it receive a monthly allowance of Rs 9000, which is in addition to their pension.

gallantry chakra

Another important award for bravery is the Shaurya Chakra. It is given to those military personnel who do not fight the enemies directly. This medal has ‘Shaurya Chakra’ written on it. Shaurya Chakra recipients get a monthly allowance of Rs 6000, which is in addition to their pension.