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The Param Vir Chakra (PVC) is India's highest military decoration, awarded for displaying distinguished acts of valour during wartime. Param Vir Chakra translates as the "Supreme Wheel of Bravery
The Param Vir Chakra (PVC) is India's highest military decoration, awarded for displaying distinguished acts of valour during wartime. On 26 January 1950, celebrated as Republic Day of India, the PVC was instituted as a Gallantry Medal with retrospective effect from 15 August 1947 by Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the then President of India.The Medal ...
Aug 21, 2023 · Our nation has 21 Param Vir Chakra (PVC) winners. These are the ‘Iron Men’ of our nation, people who chose to give their everything to keep our country safe. With all the supreme and selfless bravery, they have won the country’s heart and highest gallantry award too.
Post-independence, first three gallantry awards namely Param Vir Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra and Vir Chakra were instituted by the Government of India on 26th January, 1950 which were deemed to have effect from the 15th August, 1947.
Oct 24, 2020 · Param Vir Chakra is India’s highest wartime gallantry award given to the soldiers for their bravery. Here in this article, we bring you the complete list of 21 Param Vir Chakra (PVC) awardees.
PARAM VIR CHAKRA. Design of the Medal and Ribbon. Instituted on 26 Jan 1950, to recognize the most conspicuous bravery or some daring or pre-eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice in the presence of the enemy.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in a ceremony to name the 21 largest unnamed islands of Andaman & Nicobar Islands after 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees on Monday, marking Parakram...
3 days ago · India's highest gallantry award, Param Vir Chakra, was designed by Swiss-born woman Savitribai Khanolkar. She had a profound understanding of Indian culture and history that prompted Major General Hira Lal Atal, the first Indigenous Adjutant General of independent India, to seek her assistance in designing the gallantry medal. So far, the prestigious medal is only awarded to 21 bravehearts including four soldiers from the Kargil War
Lance Naik Albert Ekka was awarded Param Vir Chakra, the highest wartime gallantry medal, posthumously, for displaying the conspicuous bravery and determination. CITATION LANCE NAIK ALBERT EKKA
4 days ago · The Param Vir Chakra is a circular bronze disc made of gunmetal, measuring 1.375-inch (3.49cm) in diameter and was introduced on January 26, 1950, on the first Republic Day of India.
