Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak 2026 awarded to 490 police and security personnel
On 31 October 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs announced the Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak for 2026 to 490 personnel of States, UTs, CAPFs and CPOs.
Summary
The Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak for 2026 was awarded to 490 personnel of various States, Union Territories, Central Armed Police Forces and Central Police Organisations, the Ministry of Home Affairs announced on 31 October 2026. The medal was instituted by an MHA notification dated 1 February 2024 and recognises excellence in operations, investigation, intelligence and forensic science. It is announced every year on 31 October, the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Key facts
- Medal
- Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak
- Awardees 2026
- 490 personnel of States/UTs/CAPFs/CPOs
- Instituted
- MHA notification dated 1 February 2024
- Announced
- Every year on 31 October (Sardar Patel's birth anniversary)
- Fields
- Operations, investigation, intelligence, forensic science
Practice MCQs 2 questions
How many personnel were awarded the Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak for the year 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 490
The Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak is announced every year on 31 October to mark the birth anniversary of whom?
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Correct answer: C — Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel