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Gallantry Awards have been instituted by the Government of India to honour the acts of bravery and sacrifice of the officers/personnel of the Armed Forces, other lawfully constituted Forces and civilians. These gallantry awards are announced twice in a year - first on the occasion of the Republic Day and then on the occasion of the Independence Day.
Types of Gallantry awards
Gallantry Awards are classified into two Categories
Gallantry in the Face of EnemyGallantry Other than in the Face of Enemy
First Category of Gallantry Awards Comprises of the following Awards
Param Vir Chakra (PVC)Mahavir Chakra (MVC)Vir Chakra
Second Category of Gallantry Awards Comprises of the following Awards
Ashok ChakraKirti ChakraShaurya Chakra
Post-independence, first three gallantry awards namely the Param Vir Chakra, the Maha Vir Chakra and the Vir Chakra were instituted by the Government of India on 26th January, 1950 which were deemed to have effect from the 15th August, 1947.