The Ministry of Home Affairs has released the official list of medal awardees for Police, Fire Service, Home Guard & Civil Defence, and Correctional Services on the occasion of Independence Day 2025. This announcement covers Gallantry Awards, the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service, and the Medal for Meritorious Service.
A total of 1,090 medals will be awarded this year, including 233 Gallantry Medals, 99 President’s Medals for Distinguished Service, and 758 Medals for Meritorious Service.
In the Police category, 226 personnel will receive the Gallantry Medal, 89 will be honoured with the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service, and 635 will get the Medal for Meritorious Service.
The highest number of Gallantry Medals has been awarded to personnel from Jammu & Kashmir, followed by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Border Security Force (BSF).
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For the Fire Service, a total of 62 awards will be given, which includes 6 Gallantry Medals, 5 President’s Medals for Distinguished Service, and 51 Medals for Meritorious Service.
In the Home Guard and Civil Defence category, 1 Gallantry Medal, 3 President’s Medals for Distinguished Service, and 41 Medals for Meritorious Service will be conferred.
Correctional Services personnel will receive 2 President’s Medals for Distinguished Service and 31 Medals for Meritorious Service.
This annual recognition honours the courage, dedication, and long-standing service of officers and personnel across states, union territories, and central armed police forces.
The medals will be presented as part of the Independence Day 2025 celebrations, acknowledging the exemplary contribution of these individuals towards maintaining law, order, and public safety in the country.
Independence Day Gallantry Medals Recipient List- Download PDF
