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 : MEDAL/VAYU SENA MEDAL For good work on the field, at sea or in the air.
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