What are the award given in armed force in india?
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The Bharat Ratna,[1] the highest civilian award of the country, was instituted in the year 1954. Any person without distinction of race, occupation, position, or gender is eligible for this award. It is awarded in recognition of exceptional service/performance of the highest order in any field of human endeavour. On conferment of the award, the recipient receives a Sanad (certificate) signed by the President and a medallion.
Padma awards[edit]Padma Awards[2] were instituted in the year 1954. Except for brief interruptions during the years 1977 to 1980 and 1993 to 1997, these awards have been announced every year on Republic Day. The award is given in three categories, viz. Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri, in the decreasing order of importance.
Padma Vibhushan for "exceptional and distinguished service". Padma Vibhushan is second highest civilian award in India.Padma Bhushan for "distinguished service of a high order". Padma Bhushan is third highest civilian award in India .Padma Shri is awarded for "distinguished service". Padma Shri is last and fourth highest civilian award in India.Selection process[edit]These awards seek to recognize work of any distinction and is given for distinguished and exceptional achievements/service in all fields of activities/disciplines, such as art, literature and education, sports, medicine, social work, science and engineering, public affairs, civil service, trade and industry, etc. All persons without distinction of race, occupation, position or sex are eligible for these awards.
In 2017, the Modi government decided to end the practice of ministers recommending names for Padma awards and replaced it with anyone recommending a person for Padma awards online. The government said that this was done with the belief that every citizen has something to contribute to the nation and that contribution should be integrated with the country's growth. Accordingly, several unknown citizens were awarded Padma awards in 2017. The role of the state governments was also minimised.[3][4][5]
Military AwardsWartime gallantry awards[edit]Param Vir Chakra — Highest military award for, equivalent to the Victoria Cross (which was replaced once India gained its independence).Maha Vir Chakra – The Maha Vir Chakra (MVC) is the second highest military decoration in India and is awarded for acts of conspicuous gallantry in the presence of the enemy, whether on land, at sea or in the air.Vir Chakra – Third in precedence in the awards for wartime gallantryPeacetime gallantry awards[edit]Ashok Chakra Award – An Indian military decoration awarded for valour, courageous action or self-sacrifice away from the battlefield. It is the peacetime equivalent of the Param Vir Chakra.Kirti Chakra – Second in order of precedence of peacetime gallantry awards.Shaurya Chakra – Third in order of precedence of peacetime gallantry awards.Wartime/Peacetime service and gallantry awards[edit]Sena Medal / Nao Sena Medal / Vayusena MedalWartime Distinguished Service[edit]Sarvottam Yudh Seva MedalUttam Yudh Seva MedalYudh Seva MedalPeacetime Distinguished Service[edit]Param Vishisht Seva MedalAti Vishisht Seva MedalVishisht Seva Medal