942 police, fire, home guard and correctional personnel awarded medals on Republic Day 2025
The Ministry of Home Affairs announced Gallantry and Service Medals for 942 personnel of Police, Fire, Home Guard & Civil Defence and Correctional Services on 25 January 2025.
Summary
The Ministry of Home Affairs announced Gallantry and Service Medals for 942 personnel of Police, Fire, Home Guard & Civil Defence and Correctional Services on 25 January 2025, for Republic Day 2025. The awards include 95 Medals for Gallantry (78 police, 17 fire service), 101 President's Medals for Distinguished Service and 746 Medals for Meritorious Service. Of the 95 gallantry medals, 28 went to personnel from Left Wing Extremism-affected areas and 28 from the Jammu & Kashmir region.
Key facts
- Date
- 25 January 2025
- Total
- 942 personnel
- Medal for Gallantry
- 95 (78 police, 17 fire)
- President's Medal for Distinguished Service
- 101
- Medal for Meritorious Service
- 746
- Gallantry by region
- 28 LWE areas, 28 J&K, 3 North-East, 36 others
Practice MCQs 2 questions
How many Medals for Gallantry were awarded to police and fire personnel on Republic Day 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 95
PIB 2096015: 95 Medals for Gallantry (78 police, 17 fire service), 101 PSM and 746 MSM were awarded.
What was the total number of Police, Fire, Home Guard & Civil Defence and Correctional Services personnel awarded medals on Republic Day 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 942
PIB 2096015: a total of 942 personnel were awarded Gallantry and Service Medals.