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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Kirti_ChakraKirti Chakra - Wikipedia

    The Kirti Chakra ( lit. 'Wheel of Glory') is an Indian military decoration awarded for valour, courageous action or self-sacrifice away from the field of battle. It may be awarded to civilians as well as military personnel, including posthumous awards. [6] . It is the peacetime equivalent of the Maha Vir Chakra.

  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_Kirti_Chakra_award_recipientsList of Kirti Chakra award recipients - Wikipedia

    The Kirti Chakra is an Indian military decoration awarded for valour, courageous action or self-sacrifice away from the field of battle. It may be awarded to civilians as well as military personnel, including posthumous awards. It is the peacetime equivalent of the Maha Vir Chakra.

  3. www.gallantryawards.gov.in › aboutGallantry Awards | Ministry of Defence, Government of India

    These awards were renamed as Ashoka Chakra, Kirti Chakra and Shaurya Chakra respectively in January, 1967. These gallantry awards are announced twice in a year - first on the occasion of the Republic Day and then on the occasion of the Independence Day.

  4. www.hindustantimes.com › india-news › 6-kirti-chakras-16-shaurya-chakras-in6 Kirti Chakras, 16 Shaurya Chakras in Republic Day awards list

    New Delhi: President Draupadi Murmu on Thursday approved 391 gallantry awards and other decorations for armed forces personnel, with the honours including six Kirti Chakras and 16 Shaurya...

  5. www.ndtv.com › why-captain-anshuman-singh-was-awarded-the-kirti-chakra-6088680Why Captain Anshuman Singh Was Awarded The Kirti Chakra - ...

    Jul 12, 2024 · President Droupadi Murmu on July 5 conferred Kirti Chakra, India's second-highest gallantry award, to Captain Anshuman Singh posthumously. Visuals of Captain Singh's wife Smriti and his...

  6. www.hindustantimes.com › india-news › republic-day-gallantry-awards-full-listRepublic Day gallantry awards: Full list Kirti Chakra, Shaurya ...

    Kirti Chakra is India's second-highest peacetime gallantry award after Ashok Chakra; the Shaurya Chakra is the third-highest peacetime award. President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday announced...

  7. www.thehindu.com › news › nationalCaptain Anshuman Singh awarded Kirti Chakra posthumously; his...

    Jul 6, 2024 · India's second-highest peacetime gallantry award, Kirti Chakra, presented to brave personnel, including posthumously, at Rashtrapati Bhavan ceremony.

  8. indianarmy.nic.in › honours › honours-awards-site-mainKirti Chakra - The Official Home Page of the Indian Army

    Honours & Awards. Gallantry Awards. Kirti Chakra. KC. Condition of Eligibility. Awarded for conspicuous gallantry otherwise than in the face of the enemy. The decoration may be awarded posthumously.

  9. indianairforce.nic.in › kirti-chakraKirti Chakra - Indian Air Force: Touch The Sky With Glory

    The Kirti Chakra award for gallantry was first instituted on 04 Jan1952 as Ashoka Chakra class -II. It was redesingated as Kirti Chakra on 27 Jan 1967. Medal: Circular in shape and is made of standard silver, one and three eight inches in diameter.

  10. www.jagranjosh.com › general-knowledge › kirti-chakra-1595326415-1Kirti Chakra: History, Eligibility, Design and Recipients -...

    Jul 21, 2020 · Kirti Chakra is an Indian military decoration awarded for bravery, self-sacrifice away from the field of battle. Kirti Chakra may be awarded to civilians as well, in addition to the...

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