The Ministry of Home Affairs announced the awarding of 'Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak' to 490 personnel from various States, Union Territories, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), and Central Police Organisations (CPOs) for the year 2026. The award recognizes excellent work in police and security forces, promotes high professional standards, and aims to boost the morale of officials and officers.
The medal scheme was initiated under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and guidance of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. It was formally instituted through a Ministry of Home Affairs notification dated February 1, 2024. The award is conferred on members of Police Forces, Security Organizations, Intelligence Wings/Branches/Special Branches of States/UTs/CPOs/CAPFs, National Security Guard, Assam Rifles, and Forensic Science organizations throughout India.
The recognition criteria include excellence in operations, outstanding service in investigation, exceptional performance, indomitable and daring intelligence service, and meritorious work by serving government scientists in forensic science. The award is announced annually on October 31st, coinciding with the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The complete list of awardees is available on the Ministry of Home Affairs website.