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President Approves Gallantry Awards 2026: 6 Kirti Chakras, 16 Shaurya Chakras.

Awards | Dated: 27 Jan 2026

President Droupadi Murmu has approved 80 Gallantry Awards for the Armed Forces and CAPF personnel on the eve of the 77th Republic Day. The list includes 6 Kirti Chakras (3 posthumous) and 16 Shaurya Chakras (2 posthumous). These awards honor acts of bravery in non-combat situations (peacetime).

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • Kirti Chakra is the second-highest peacetime gallantry award after Ashok Chakra.
  • Shaurya Chakra is the third-highest peacetime gallantry award.
  • 53 Sena Medals (Gallantry) were also approved.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Awards: Gallantry Awards 2026.
  • Kirti Chakras: 6.
  • Shaurya Chakras: 16.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

How many Kirti Chakra awards were approved by the President for the Republic Day 2026 honors?

Correct Answer: 6

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Gallantry Awards

  • Wartime Highest – Param Vir Chakra
  • Peacetime Highest – Ashok Chakra