Indian Gallantry Awards (भारतीय वीरता पुरस्कार)
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PARAM VIR CHAKRA :
It is the highest decoration of valour awarded for the most conspicuous bravery or some daring or prominent act of valour or self-sacrifice in the presence of the enemy on land,sea or air.
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MAHA VIR CHAKRA :
It is the second highest decoration. It is awarded for acts of conspicuous gallantry in the presence of the enemy, whether on land, at sea or in the air.
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VIR CHAKRA :
It is the third in the order of awards for acts of gallantry in the face of the enemy on land,sea or air.
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ASHOK CHAKRA :
Awarded for the most conspicuous bravery or some daring act of valour or self-sacrifice on land, at sea or in the air.
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KIRTI CHAKRA :
Awarded for conspicuous gallantry.
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SHAURYA CHAKRA :
Awarded for an act of gallantry.
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PARAM VISHISHT SEWA MEDAL :
Awarded in recognition of distinguished service of the most exceptional order.
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ATI VISHISHT SEWA MEDAL :
Awarded in recognition of distinguished service of an exceptional order.
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VISHISHT SEWA MEDAL :
Awarded in recognition of distinguished service of a high order.
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SENA MEDAL / NAU SENA : MEDAL/VAYU SENA MEDAL
For good work on the field, at sea or in the air.