President Murmu Approves 70 Gallantry Awards, 301 Service Decorations Ahead of Republic Day

• President Droupadi Murmu has approved 70 gallantry awards, including six posthumous, for Armed Forces and security personnel.
• Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla receives the Ashok Chakra, the highest wartime gallantry award.
• Three Kirti Chakras awarded to Major Arshdeep Singh, Naib Subedar Doleshwar Subba, and Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair.
• Thirteen Shaurya Chakras approved, including one posthumous, recognizing bravery across various elite units.
• Additionally, 301 military decorations for distinguished service, including Param Vishisht Seva Medals and Ati Vishisht Seva Medals, have been cleared.

Why It Matters: President Murmu honors 70 personnel with gallantry awards and 301 with service decorations for Republic Day.