On the eve of the 80th Independence Day, President Droupadi Murmu approved 78 gallantry awards for the armed forces and central armed police forces. The list includes 9 Kirti Chakras, 19 Shaurya Chakras and 36 Sena Medals. Lieutenant Commander Shivam Kumar of INS Trikand was recommended for the Shaurya Chakra for his exceptional courage.
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Award counts, the top honours conferred and named recipients are standard Independence Day GK.
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- Approved by: President Droupadi Murmu (eve of 80th Independence Day)
- Total: 78 gallantry awards (armed forces + CAPFs)
- Break-up: 9 Kirti Chakra, 19 Shaurya Chakra, 36 Sena Medal
- Lt Cdr Shivam Kumar (INS Trikand) — Shaurya Chakra
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