President Smt Droupadi Murmu conferred 51 gallantry awards during Phase-I of Defence Investiture Ceremony 2026 at Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi on June 08, 2026
Total awards: 07 Kirti Chakras (including 02 posthumous), 15 Vir Chakras (including 03 posthumous), 29 Shaurya Chakras (including 01 posthumous)
Award recipients included personnel from Defence Forces, Central Armed Police Forces and State/Union Territory Police
Awards given for displaying raw courage, unparalleled bravery and total disregard to personal safety in the line of duty
Detailed list of 51 awardees provided with name, rank, service branch, and date of action
