Gallantry Awards form the core of this announcement from the President of India.
President Droupadi Murmu has approved 78 Gallantry Awards.
These awards go to personnel of the Defence Forces and Central Armed Police Forces.
The approval came on the eve of Independence Day 2026.
The awards include 13 posthumous recognitions. The decision recognises acts of gallantry by serving personnel.
All details come from the official list released by the Ministry of Defence.
The 78 Gallantry Awards are divided into specific categories.
Nine Kirti Chakras form part of the total.
Seven of these Kirti Chakras are posthumous. One Bar to Shaurya Chakra is included.
Nineteen Shaurya Chakras appear on the list.
One of these Shaurya Chakras is posthumous. Five Bars to Sena Medals (Gallantry) are approved.
Thirty-six Sena Medals (Gallantry) are granted.
Five of these Sena Medals (Gallantry) are posthumous. Three Nao Sena Medals (Gallantry) are part of the awards.
Five Vayu Sena Medals (Gallantry) complete the list. These numbers add up to the total of 78 Gallantry Awards.
Every figure matches the official count announced.
Kirti Chakras recognise higher levels of gallantry.
Nine such awards are given this time.
Seven recipients receive them posthumously. Shaurya Chakras honour acts of bravery.
Nineteen Shaurya Chakras are approved.
One is awarded posthumously.
One Bar to Shaurya Chakra is also included. Sena Medals (Gallantry) form the largest group.
Thirty-six Sena Medals (Gallantry) are granted.
Five of them are posthumous.
Five Bars to Sena Medals (Gallantry) are added. Nao Sena Medals (Gallantry) go to naval personnel.
Three such medals are approved. Vayu Sena Medals (Gallantry) recognise air force personnel.
Five of these medals are granted. All categories fall under the Gallantry Awards approved by the President.
Thirteen awards are given posthumously.
Seven of the nine Kirti Chakras are posthumous.
One of the nineteen Shaurya Chakras is posthumous.
Five of the thirty-six Sena Medals (Gallantry) are posthumous. These posthumous Gallantry Awards honour personnel who lost their lives.
The remaining awards go to living recipients.
The total of 13 posthumous awards is confirmed in the official list.
The Ministry of Defence released the complete list.
President Droupadi Murmu gave the formal approval.
The announcement was made on the eve of Independence Day 2026. No further statements beyond the list of numbers are provided in the official release.
All details remain limited to the categories and counts given.
Citizens can expect formal ceremonies for the Gallantry Awards in the coming days.
Families of posthumous recipients will receive the awards.
Serving personnel will be presented with their medals. The full list of names remains with the Ministry of Defence.
Further updates on presentation dates will come from official channels.
The 78 Gallantry Awards stand as the confirmed total for this Independence Day eve announcement.Gallantry Awards continue to mark the service of Defence Forces and Central Armed Police Forces personnel.
The numbers released remain exact: 09 Kirti Chakras (07 posthumous), 01 Bar to Shaurya Chakra, 19 Shaurya Chakras (01 posthumous), 05 Bar to Sena Medals (Gallantry), 36 Sena Medals (Gallantry) (05 posthumous), 03 Nao Sena Medals (Gallantry) and 05 Vayu Sena Medals (Gallantry). This completes the details of the 78 Gallantry Awards approved by President Droupadi Murmu.
