Awards in Categories in India PDF

# Awards categories in India - The list of awards in India is vast as people have been marking great achievements in various fields. - The major categories of Awards in India are: - Civilian Awards - Gallantry awards ## Civilian Awards ### Bharat Ratna - Type: 1st degree of honor - Presen...

# Awards categories in India - The list of awards in India is vast as people have been marking great achievements in various fields. - The major categories of Awards in India are: - Civilian Awards - Gallantry awards ## Civilian Awards ### Bharat Ratna - Type: 1st degree of honor - Presented by: President of India - Front Side: Image of the sun with the words "Bharat Ratna" inscribed in Devanagari, on a peepal leaf. - Reverse side: A platinum State Emblem of India is placed in the center, "Satyameva Jayate" written in Devanagari. - Established: 1954 (69 years ago) ### Padma Vibhushan - Type: 2nd degree of honor - Presented by: President of India - Front side: A centrally located lotus flower is embossed and "Padma" written in Devanagari and "Vibhushan" is placed above the lotus. - Reverse Side: A platinum Emblem of India in the center, and "Satyameva Jayate" in Devanagari - Established: 1954; 69 years ago ### Padma Bhushan - Type: 3rd degree of honor - Presented by: President of India - Front side: A centrally located lotus flower is embossed and "Padma" written in Devanagari and "Bhushan" is placed above the lotus. - Reverse Side: A platinum State Emblem of India in the center, "Satyameva Jayate" in Devanagari - Established: 1954; 69 years ago ### Padam Shri - Type: 4th degree of honor - Presented by: President of India - Front side: A centrally located lotus the flower is embossed and "Padma" written in Devanagari and the text "Shri" is placed above the lotus. - Reverse Side: A platinum State Emblem of India in the center, "Satyameva Jayate" in Devanagari - Established: 1954; 69 years ago ## Gallantry Awards ### Param Vir Chakra - Type: India's highest military decoration. Another name: The name of the award is also referred to as the "Wheel of the Ultimate Brave". - Front side: the National Emblem of India appears in the center of a raised circle surrounded by four sets of the Vajra. - Reverse side: There are 2 inscribed legends separated by lotus flowers. "Param Vir Chakra" is written in Hindi and English. - Established: 26 January 1950; 73years ago ### Mahavir Chakra - Type: Second highest honorary award. Awarded for: the act of gallantry presence of the enemy, whether on land, at sea, or in the air. - Front side: a five-pointed star with the circular centerpiece in which there is Emblem of India - Reverse side: "Mahavir Chakra" is written in Devanagari and English with two lotus in the middle - Established: 26 January 1950; 73 years ago ### Vir Chakra - Type: Third highest honorary award. Awarded for: the act of gallantry in the presence of the enemy, whether on land, at sea or in the air. - Replaced by: the British Distinguished Service Order (DSO) - Front side: five-pointed star with circular centerpiece on which the State emblem of India - Reverse side: "Vir Chakra" is written in Devanagari and English with two lotus in the middle - Established: 26 January 1950; 73 years ago ### Ashoka Chakra - Type: India's highest Military peacetime decoration. - Awarded for: the "most conspicuous bravery or some daring or pre-eminent act of valor or self-sacrifice" - Front side: Circular gold gilt, 1-3/8 inches in diameter. In the center, the Ashoka chakra is surrounded by a lotus wreath with an ornate edge. - Reverse side: There is a lotus design on either side. "Ashoka Chakra" is written in Hindi and English. - Awarded: either to military or civilian personnel. - Established: 4 January 1952; 71 years ago ### Kirti Chakra - Type: Second highest peacetime decoration of Indian medal. - Awarded for: conspicuous gallantry otherwise than in the face of the enemy. - Initial name: Before 1967, it was known as the Ashoka Chakra Class II. - Front side: a replica of Ashoka chakra in the center and is surrounded by a lotus ring. - Reverse side: "Kirti Chakra" is written in both Hindi and English, separated by two lotus flowers. - Established: 1952; 71 years ago ### Shauraya Chakra - Type: Third highest peacetime decoration of Indian medal - Awarded for: valor, courageous action or self-sacrifice. - Front side: circular bronze, 1-3/8 inches in diameter. In the center, the Ashoka Chakra is surrounded by a lotus wreath and an ornate edge. - Reverse side: The words "Ashoka Chakra" are written in Hindi on the upper side and in English on the lower side of the medal. - Established: 1952; 71 years ago