Why in News?  

President Smt. Droupadi Murmu conferred 6 Kirti Chakras (4 posthumous) and 33 Shaurya Chakras (7 posthumous) on Armed Forces, CAPF, and State/UT Police personnel during Phase-I of the Defence Investiture Ceremony 2025 at Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi.  

What are Gallantry Awards?  

Gallantry Awards are prestigious honours given by the Government of India to recognize brave and selfless acts by members of the Armed Forces, other legally authorized forces, and civilians.  

When are they announced?  

These awards are declared twice a year:  

• On Republic Day (26th January)  
• On Independence Day (15th August)

Background and History 

• On 26th January 1950, the first three awards were established:  
  • Param Vir Chakra  
  • Maha Vir Chakra  
  • Vir Chakra  
• In 1952, three more awards were introduced:  
  • Ashoka Chakra Class-I  
  • Ashoka Chakra Class-II  
  • Ashoka Chakra Class-III  
• These were renamed in 1967 as:  
  • Ashoka Chakra  
  • Kirti Chakra  
  • Shaurya Chakra

Order of Importance (Precedence)  

1. Param Vir Chakra  
2. Ashoka Chakra  
3. Maha Vir Chakra  
4. Kirti Chakra  
5. Vir Chakra  
6. Shaurya Chakra 

These awards can also be given posthumously (after the death of the recipient).  

Eligibility Criteria:  

• All ranks of the Army, Navy, Air Force, including Reserve Forces and Territorial Army.  
• Members of the Nursing Services of the Armed Forces.  
• Police, Central Para-Military Forces, Railway Protection Force.  
• Civilians from any profession.

Conditions for Each Award  

• Ashoka Chakra: For acts of extreme bravery, daring, or sacrifice not in direct combat with the enemy.  
• Kirti Chakra: For noticeable acts of courage other than in enemy action.  
• Shaurya Chakra: For gallant actions not involving direct combat.

Winner List- 2025

Shaurya Chakra Awardees 

Kirti Chakra Awardees   

Shaurya Chakra Awardees (Posthumous)  

Kirti Chakra Awardees (Posthumous)