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71st Republic of India's Independence Day Celebrations - 15th August 2017

Basic Math, inclusive of 47 its 71, not sure why Pakistan lacks basic Math ability.

Its 70th. In only Chinese system and some western system the child on its birth is considered age 1. In Indian system only after 12 months, a kid is considered to be age 1. Some of our media are following Western standards.

Its 70th Independence Day.
 
President's Secretariat
14-August, 2017 19:44 IST
President’s Address to the Nation on the eve of India’s 71st Independence Day, 2017

Dear Fellow Citizens engaged in the task of nation building

My greetings to you as we complete 70 years of our Independence

Our country will be celebrating its 71st Independence Day tomorrow. On the eve of this anniversary I extend my good wishes to all of you.

On August 15, 1947, we became a free nation. Sovereignty and the responsibility for our destiny moved from the British crown to the people of India. Some have called this process a “transfer of power”.

It was much more than that. It was the culmination of a dream for our country – a dream seen by our forefathers and freedom fighters. We were free to imagine and build our nation anew.

It is crucial to understand that this dream for a free India was rooted in our ordinary villages, in the well-being of our poor and underprivileged, and in the all-round development of our country.

For this we owe so much to the countless freedom fighters who made great sacrifices to bring us here.

Chennamma, the Rani of Kittur. Lakshmibai of Jhansi. Matangini Hazra, the heroine and martyr of the Quit India Movement. There are so many examples.

Matangini Hazra was an elderly woman, into her 70s. She was shot by the colonial police in Tamluk, in Bengal, while leading a peaceful protest march. She died with “Vande Mataram” on her lips and with the hope of a free India in her heart.

Freedom fighters like Sardar Bhagat Singh, Chandrashekhar Azad, Ram Prasad Bismil, Ashfaqullah Khan, Birsa Munda and thousands of others gave their lives for us. We can never forget them.

From the earliest days of our freedom struggle, we were blessed with a galaxy of revolutionary leaders who guided our country.

They spoke of not just political freedom. Mahatma Gandhi emphasised the moral character of India and of Indian society. The principles that Gandhiji spoke about are relevant even today.

Gandhiji was not alone in this nationwide struggle for freedom and reform. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose exhorted our people, saying: “Give me blood and I will give you freedom”. At his word, millions of Indians joined the freedom movement under his leadership and gave their all.

Nehruji emphasised that India’s age-old heritage and traditions – so dear to us – could co-exist with technology and a quest to modernise our society.

Sardar Patel instilled in us the importance of national unity and integrity. And of a disciplined national character.

Babasaheb Bhim Rao Ambedkar urged upon us the virtues of constitutional governance, of the rule of law – and of the vital need for education.

I have given only a few examples of illustrious leaders. I could give you many more. The generation that brought us to freedom was diverse. They were men and women who represented all parts of our country and a variety of political and social thought.

We need to draw inspiration from such brave freedom fighters, many of whom sacrificed even their lives for the country. We need to invoke the same spirit today in the task of nation building.

The stress on the moral basis of policy and action, belief in unity and discipline, faith in a synthesis of heritage and science, and promotion of the rule of law and of education – all of it was located in a partnership between citizen and government.

That is how our nation has been built – by a partnership between citizen and government, between individual and society, between a family and the wider community.

Fellow Citizens

A tradition I remember from my childhood was that when there was a wedding in any one family, the entire village shared the responsibility and contributed. Regardless of the caste or community, the bride became the daughter of not just a single family but of the entire village.

Neighbours and others living in the village looked after guests, and took charge of different arrangements. Contributions came from many families. One family would send food-grains for the wedding, another would send vegetables, a third would arrive with some other item.

There was a sense of caring and of sharing, and of interdependence. If you helped your neighbours in their times of need, they instinctively helped you in turn.

Today, in big cities we may not even know our neighbours. Whether in cities or villages, it is important to renew that sense of caring and sharing. This will make us a gentler and happier society and help us understand each other with greater empathy.

Fellow Citizens

This spirit of empathy and of social service and volunteerism is very much alive in India. There are so many people and organisations that work quietly and diligently for the poor and the disadvantaged.

They could be running schools for street children, caring for stray animals and birds, and providing water to hard-to-reach tribal communities in remote areas. Or cleaning rivers and public places. They are nation builders in action, and we need to draw inspiration from them.

We should also work with unity and purpose to ensure that the benefits of government policies reach all sections of society. For this, the partnership between citizens and government remains essential:

· The government has started the Swachchh Bharat campaign – but it is for each of us to ensure a Swachchh Bharat

· The government is building toilets or helping build toilets – but it is for each of us to use those toilets and make India open-defecation free

· The government is enabling communication infrastructure – but it is for each of us to use the Internet for the right purposes: to bridge knowledge gaps, create opportunities, and enhance educational and information access

· The government is promoting the idea of Beti Bachao–Beti Padhao – but it is for each of us to ensure that our daughters are not discriminated against and get the best education

· The government can frame laws and strengthen law enforcement – but it is for each of us to be a law-abiding citizen. And to build a law-abiding society

· The government is pushing transparency and eliminating corruption in public recruitment and procurement – but it is for each of us to answer to our inner conscience in everyday life

· The government is implementing GST to eliminate multiple taxes and simplify transactions – but it is for each of us to make this an essential part of our everyday transactions and business culture

I am happy that the transition to the GST system has been smooth. It should be a matter of pride for all of us that the taxes we pay are used for nation building – to help the poor and the marginalised, to build rural and urban infrastructure, and to strengthen our border defences.

Fellow Citizens

In the year 2022, our country will complete 75 years of Independence. It is our national resolve to attain certain desired milestones for a New India by then.

When we speak of a New India, what do we mean? There are some obvious parameters – like a house for every family, power on demand, better roads and telecom, a modern railway network, rapid and sustained growth.

And yet there is more. New India must include that integral humanist component that is in our DNA, and which has defined our country and our civilisation. New India must be a society rushing towards the future, but also a compassionate society.

· A compassionate society where the traditionally disadvantaged, whether SCs, STs or OBCs, are part of our national developmental process

· A compassionate society where populations in our frontier areas and states, who may sometimes feel a sense of alienation, are embraced as our brothers and sisters

· A compassionate society where the deprived child, the aged and the ailing senior citizen, and the poor and the under-privileged are always in our thought – not an afterthought. And where we take special care to ensure that our divyang brothers and sisters get equal opportunities in all walks of life

· A compassionate and egalitarian society that does not discriminate on gender or religious background

· A compassionate society that enriches our human capital and equips our young people by promoting accessible, affordable and world-class educational institutions. And where quality health-care and nutrition are not a challenge

It is only with all this that we will build the New India we can cherish – where every Indian is equipped to fulfil his or her potential and do so in a manner that leaves each one of us content and happy. And helps each of us contribute to society and our country.

I am confident that a strong partnership between citizens and the government will allow us to meet the goals of New India.

Your immense patience and understanding in the days following demonetisation – and your whole-hearted support in the battle against corruption and black money – reflected a responsible and enlightened society.

Demonetisation has boosted our efforts to build an honest society. We must sustain this spirit and this momentum.

Fellow Citizens

There is also need to adopt technology. We must use technology to empower our people and achieve the goal of poverty elimination in a single generation. Poverty and New India are simply not compatible.

Today, the world is looking at India with admiration. Our country is seen as a responsible global citizen, a growing economy, and a solution provider to various international challenges – such as climate change, disasters, conflicts, humanitarian crises, radicalism and terrorism.

The Tokyo Olympics of 2020 offer another opportunity for us to raise our standing in the world’s eyes. Over the coming three years, we should absorb ourselves in this national mission. Government agencies, sports bodies and business enterprises need to join hands to identify and support our talented sportspersons and provide them world-class training facilities – so that they can be even more successful in Tokyo.

As citizens and children of India – whether we live at home or abroad – we must ask ourselves how we can add to our country’s pride.

Fellow Citizens

It is natural for us to think of our families, but we must also think of society. We must heed the call for that extra degree of selflessness, that extra something beyond just duty. A mother who nurtures and brings up her child is not just doing a duty. She is displaying a unique selflessness.

· Our soldiers who guard our borders, on a hot day in the desert or high up on a cold mountain, are not just doing their duty. They are displaying an extra degree of selflessness

· Our police and paramilitary forces that brave death to combat terrorism or crime and keep us safe are not just doing their duty. They are displaying an extra degree of selflessness

· Our farmers who labour under extremely tough conditions to grow food to feed fellow Indians whom they have never met, and who live in the other corner of the country, are not just doing a job. They are displaying an extra degree of selflessness

· After natural disasters, so many motivated people, civil society groups and public agencies work day-and-night in rescue and relief operations. They display an extra degree of selflessness

Can each of us not imbibe this spirit of selflessness?

We can and we have.

On an appeal from the Prime Minister, more than one crore families voluntarily gave up their LPG fuel subsidy – so that a gas cylinder could reach the kitchen of a poorer family of fellow Indians. And so that members of that family, particularly women, were saved from smoke from chulhas that damaged their eyes and lungs.

I salute those families that gave up their subsidy. No law or government order made them do what they did. Their response came from within.

We should draw inspiration from these families. Each of us must find a way to give back to society. Each of us must choose one thing we can do to help another, less-fortunate Indian.

The single most critical factor for building our nation is to equip our coming generation. We need to ensure that not one child is left behind. As such I would urge you, as fellow nation builders, to help educate less-privileged children in our society. Help teach a child other than your own. Enrol and pay the school fees or buy the books of at least one child other than your own. Just one!

Our India is at the door of great achievements. In a few years, we will become a fully literate society. We must set the bar higher, and aim to become a fully educated society.

We are all stake-holders in this mission. If we achieve it, our country will change before our eyes. And we will become agents of this defining change.

Two thousand five hundred years ago Gautam Buddha said, “अप्पदीपोभव ... Be a lamp unto yourself …” If we follow his teachings, acting together, with the passion of our freedom movement, we can collectively be the 125 crore lamps that light up the path to a New India.

Once more, I wish all of you the very best on the eve of our 71st Independence Day.

Jai Hind

Vande Matram

The President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind addressing the Nation on the eve of 71st Independence Day, in New Delhi on August 14, 2017.
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Vice President's Secretariat
14-August, 2017 12:26 IST
Vice President Greets People on Independence Day Eve


The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has greeted the people of our country on the joyous occasion of Independence Day. In a message, he said that we salute our valiant freedom fighters whose sacrifices brought freedom to our country from oppressive colonial rule. Let us resolve this Independence Day to strive towards building a New India by eliminating poverty, illiteracy and corruption, he added.

Following is the text of Vice President’s message:

“I extend my warm greetings and good wishes to the people of our country on the joyous occasion of our Independence Day.

On this auspicious occasion, let us take pride in the remarkable progress achieved by our nation in various fields and salute our valiant freedom fighters whose sacrifices brought freedom to our country from oppressive colonial rule.

Let us resolve this Independence Day to strive towards building a New India by eliminating poverty, illiteracy and corruption and realizing the dreams of the Father of the Nation and other valiant freedom fighters by achieving the cherished goals of prosperity, equality and dignity for every citizen of India.

As India marches ahead as one of the fastest growing economies in the world, every citizen should work towards upholding the country’s civilizational values and strengthening its unity and integrity.”



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The Union Minister for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Dr. Harsh Vardhan participating in Tiranga Yatra, in Delhi on August 14, 2017.
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Ministry of Communications
14-August, 2017 11:37 IST
BSNL Independence Day offer- Truly One India: Now get the benefits of Voice/SMS STVs and Combo Vouchers while Roaming

BSNL was the first operator to provide free national roaming on 15th June 2015. Following the same, it has now decided to allow the benefit of Voice/SMS, Special Tariff Voucher (STV) and Combo Vouchers in national roaming on the occasion of 71st independence day on PAN India basis with effect from 15 August’ 2017 in the area where BSNL operates.

The offer is beneficial to those who frequently travel including our jawans and journalists. Presently if you for any STV, the benefit is available in the home state/ Licence Service Area (LSA), but from 15th August this benefit will be available even when a person travels outside his home LSA.

For example, STV 349 which offers unlimited voice call to any network only in home LSA, now the benefit of unlimited voice call on any network will be available even when customer is travelling out from Home LSA in any area where BSNL operates.

Shri R.K.Mittal, Director (CM) BSNL Board said “Armed force personnel, Professionals, Business person & Students all will get more benefit from this scheme.”



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Ministry of Defence
14-August, 2017 20:17 IST
GALLANTRY AWARDS TO ARMY ON INDEPENDENCE DAY 2017

Following gallantry awards have been conferred to Army personnel on the occasion of Independence Day 2017:-


Award
No’s
Remarks


Kirti Chakra
03
Including 02 posthumous

Shaurya Chakra
13
Including 06 posthumous

Sena Medal (Gallantry)
85
Including 10 posthumous

Mention-in-Despatches
39
Including 05 posthumous

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Ministry of Defence
14-August, 2017 18:56 IST
President Confers Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) to Wing Commander Ravinder Ahlawat, Flying (Pilot)

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On 26 Jul 16, Wg Cdr Ravinder Ahlawat was authorized to carry out a 'Range Instructional Technique' (RIT) sortie over Pokharan Range in Mirage 2000 Trainer aircraft as the captain of the aircraft, occupying the front cockpit. While carrying out "Pull Up Attack" circuit, at 500 ft above ground level at high speeds and in a turn, the aircraft experienced a Bird Hit. The severity of the impact shattered the canopy perspex completely and the bird hit Wg Cdr Ahlawat, damaging his helmet, breaking his visor and injuring his face, neck, arms and chest resulting in profuse bleeding and nearly incapacitating him. The bird also broke the glass separator between the front and the rear cockpit as well. The impact also damaged the front pilot ejection system.


Due to the injuries, blood streaming down his face and bird remains, Wg Cdr Ahlawat had limited vision available from his left eye only. Despite the nature of his injuries, shock of impact, high wind blast and minimal reaction time since the aircraft was flying at low level, he took all the emergency actions correctly to save the aircraft and people of a village in close vicinity of the Pokharan range. During recovery, the rear pilot could not see the runway due to the perspex being obscured. Without the front pilot taking over and landing, the aircraft would have to be abandoned. There were significant chances of ejection system failure due to damage to the same. Displaying gallantry and upholding the virtues of "service-before-self", Wg Cdr Ahlawat used his one hand to open his left eye, took over the controls with the other hand and despite incapacitating injuries, limited binocular vision and with the canopy perspex blown off, he executed a safe landing on the nearest runway of an Air Force Base which resulted in saving of an expensive national asset and lives on ground.


For this act of gallantry, Wing Commander Ravinder Ahlawat is awarded Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry).


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Ministry of Defence
14-August, 2017 18:53 IST
President Confers Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) to Group Captain Subhash Singh Rao, Flying (Pilot)

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OR USED ON SOCIAL MEDIA BEFORE 15 AUG 2017, 0001 HRS


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On 10 Oct 2016, Wing Commander (Now Group Captain) Subhash Singh Rao, who was posted in a MiG-21 (Bis) Sqn as Flight Commander, was detailed for an Air Test sortie. After an uneventful sortie, when he came in for landing, he was informed that the starboard main wheel of his aircraft was misaligned. This abnormality, a serious defect, would have resulted in pilot abandoning the aircraft through ejection. This potentially hazardous situation would have resulted in total loss of the aircraft, decapitating injuries to pilot as well as loss of property on ground. The situation was averted due to the timely decision taken by Wing Commander Subhash Singh Rao. In a very short time he was able to correctly assess the situation at hand and correlate the emergency with a similar incident. He exercised extreme caution and displayed precision flying of the highest degree and took a courageous decision to execute the landing of the aircraft under stress. On landing, the wheel of the aircraft failed and the aircraft started going off the runway. Wing Commander Subhash Singh Rao displayed superior skills in maintaining control of the aircraft and stopped the aircraft on the runway, thereby saving the aircraft.


Even under a situation of considerable duress, Wing Commander (Now Group Captain) Rao maintained a cool and calm composure. He was able to communicate his chain of thoughts to the personnel on ground which further aided in the safe recovery of the aircraft without creating panic. Displaying exceptional courage, Wg Cdr Rao was able to make an extremely well executed landing of the aircraft. He was able to prevent the loss of one valuable fighter aircraft while at the same time ensuring that there was no loss of life and property on ground to any civil or military infrastructure.


For this act of exceptional courage, tenacity and valour beyond the call of duty shown for safely recovering a stricken aircraft, Wing Commander (Now Group Captain) Subhash Singh Rao is awarded Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry).


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Ministry of Defence
14-August, 2017 18:39 IST
Defence Minister’s Customary Broadcast to The Armed Forces

Following is the text of customary broadcast by the Defence Minister Shri Arun Jaitley to the Armed Forces personnel over All India Radio on the eve of the 71st Independence Day:



My Dear Jawans,


The country will be celebrating our 71st Independence Day tomorrow. On this momentous occasion, I extend my heartiest greetings and best wishes to each one of you serving in the Armed Forces. I extend my greetings to all serving personnel as well as ex-servicemen of the Army, Navy, Air Force and the Coast Guard. I also extend my best wishes to the family members of our Armed Forces personnel, many of whom are deployed far from their homes in not only tough terrain but also in deep seas.


2. On this auspicious occasion, my thoughts and gratitude are with the near and dear ones of all those who laid down their lives protecting our nation. We are forever indebted to them for their supreme sacrifice. Since the Armed Forces are at the forefront of our nation’s defence, I assure you that the Government will do all that is necessary to keep your morale high and to meet your functional requirements.


3. Despite our repeated requests to our Western neighbour not to use our territory occupied by it not only to train terrorists but also use it as launch pad for pushing these militants into India, such nefarious activities continued. We ran out of patience as these terrorists were not only targeting our Armed Forces but also civilians. Based on specific and credible inputs about some terrorist teams having positioned themselves at launch pads along Line of Control to carry out infiltration and conduct terrorist strikes in Jammu and Kashmir and in various metros in other States, the Indian Army conducted surgical strikes on 29 September last year at several of these launch pads to pre-empt infiltration by terrorists. The operations were focussed on ensuring that these terrorists did not succeed in their design to cause destruction and endanger the lives of our citizens. During these counter terrorist operations significant casualties were caused to terrorists and those providing support to them.



4. Even now our jawans continue to be vigilant on the Line of Control, defending the nation, as our adversary continues with its abhorrent acts. Some of our soldiers continue to make the supreme sacrifice while defending our motherland. The nation is indebted to their martyrdom.


5. The Government is committed for the welfare of our jawans. The Government has taken decision on recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission on Allowances, which will benefit 14 lakh Defence Forces personnel. Some of these include, rates of Siachen Allowance for extreme risk and hardship increased from Rs 14,000 per month to Rs 30,000 per month; Counter Insurgency Operations Allowance increased from between Rs 3,000 and 11,700 per month to between Rs 6,000 and 16,900 per month. Territorial Army Allowance increased from between Rs 175 and 450 per month to Rs 1,000 and 2,000 per month.


6. The welfare of Ex-Servicemen has been paramount for the government. The benefits of One Rank One Pension (OROP) scheme started reaching the accounts of Ex-Servicemen and families since last year. Till July 10 this year, a sum of Rs 4,156 crores and Rs 2,385 crores have been paid towards first and second instalments of OROP arrears to around 20,40,000 Ex-Servicemen/family pensioners and 15,93,000 Ex-Servicemen respectively. Further, a sum of Rs 2,250 crores has also been paid to 15,13,000 Ex-Servicemen as third instalments of OROP arrears. The Government is also sympathetically considering the report of the one-man judicial committee headed by Justice L Narasimha Reddy on OROP to look into the anomalies, if any, arising out of implementation of OROP and will take decision soon.


7. The government has enhanced penury grant to non-pensioner Ex-Servicemen/Widows to Rs 4,000/- per month from the existing rate of Rs 1,000/- per month. We have approved the enhancement of the penury grant following the demands by different stake holders, including Ex-servicemen Associations, Rajya Sainik Boards, Ex-servicemen/widows. The grant is provided to non-pensioner Ex-servicemen/widows, who are above 65 years of age by the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare through Kendriya Sainik Board. It will benefit a large number of non-pensioner Ex-servicemen and widows who are virtually in a state of penury.


8. With the inspiration of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, to help create a spirit of respect for our real heroes, my esteemed cabinet colleague, Minister of Human Resource Development Shri Prakash Javadekar and Minister of State for Defence Dr. Subhash Bhamre jointly launched a campaign to have a ‘Wall of Valour’ in 1,000 educational institutions across the country in the Month of May. Portraits of Param Vir Chakra decorated soldiers will be displayed at designated places on educational campuses to instil sense of nationalism among the students.


9. I had privilege to inaugurate the Sainik Rest House at Naraina in New Delhi last month. It is built at a cost of around Rs 8 crore. I hope that this is the beginning of an initiative and the KSB will be able to expand on these in the years to come so that such facilities become an integral part of facilities for Ex-Servicemen. The facilities which have been created are extremely hygienic and very liveable. The Armed Forces have a tradition of maintaining their properties and preserving them well. And I am sure that the kind of modest charges which have been fixed will be of a great assistance and value to all serving and Ex-Servicemen.



10. With these words, I once again extend my greetings to all of you and your family members on the eve of 71st Independence Day. We fought long for our Independence and became Independent nation in which countless patriots immersed themselves in the struggle so that the new generation could live in a free India. The nation now looks to you to defend its borders with all your might and to the best of your strength & abilities so that all our people sleep in peace tonight so that we all see a new dawn together, tomorrow and to take our country to new heights of peace and prosperity for all our people.


11. Jai Hind!
 
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Ministry of Defence
14-August, 2017 18:34 IST
Gallantry and Other Decorations for Coast Guard Personnel

NOT TO BE PUBLISHED/BROADCAST/OR USED ON SOCIAL MEDIA BEFORE 15 AUG 2017, 0001 HRS



On the occasion of Independence Day, the President of India has awarded one President’s Tatrakshak Medal (Distinguished Service), four Tatrakshak Medals (Gallantry) and two Tatrakshak Medals (Meritorious Service) to Indian Coast Guard personnel for displaying conspicuous acts of gallantry, distinguished and meritorious service. The detailed list of the awardees are as follows:-


PRESIDENT’S TATRAKSHAK MEDAL (Distinguished Service)

· DIG Suresh Chand Tyagi, P No. (0066-X)



TATRAKSHAK MEDAL (GALLANTRY)

· DIG Surendra Singh Dasila, P No. (0270-M)

· Comdt Rajappan Ramesh, P No. (0482-S)

· Comdt (JG) Abdus Sadek Ali, P No. (0671-X)

· Asst Comdt Panneerselvan Sasiselvan, P No. (1052-P)



TATRAKSHAK MEDAL (MERITORIOUS SERVICE)

· DIG Ravindra Dattatraya Shedbalkar, P No. (4018-E)

· DIG Surinder Singh Azad, P No. (0467-L)


These awards are being given to the personnel of the Indian Coast Guard on Republic Day and Independence Day every year, since 26 Jan 1990.


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Ministry of Defence
14-August, 2017 18:20 IST
Independence Day Gallantry Awards and Other Decorations

NOT TO BE PUBLISHED/BROADCAST/OR USED ON SOCIAL MEDIA BEFORE 15 AUG 2017, 0001 HRS



The President and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces has approved 112 Gallantry Awards to Armed Forces Personnel and members of Paramilitary Forces which include five Kirti Chakras, 17 Shaurya Chakras, 85 Sena Medals (Gallantry), three Nao Sena Medals (Gallantry) and two Vayu Sena Medals (Gallantry).



Sl. No.
RANK AND NAME
Service


KIRTI CHAKRA

1.

IC-73531A MAJOR PREETAM SINGH KUNWAR, 4TH BATTALION THE GARHWAL RIFLE
ARMY

2.
5047602N HAVILDAR GIRIS GURUNG, FOURTH BATTALION THE FIRST GORKHA RIFLES (POSTHUMOUS)
ARMY


3.
SS-43887Y MAJOR DAVID MANLUN, THE NAGA REGIMENT, 164 INFANTRY BATTALION (TERRITORIAL ARMY) (HOME & HEARTH), NAGA (POSTHUMOUS)
ARMY


4.
SHRI PRAMOD KUMAR, COMMANDANT, 49 BN, CRPF
(POSTHUMOUS)
MHA


5.
CHETAN KUMAR CHEETA, COMMANDANT, CRPF
MHA

SHAURYA CHAKRA

1.
IC-71967M MAJ SATISH DAHIYA, ASC, 30 RR (POSTHUMOUS)
ARMY


2.
SS-42717H MAJ GOSAVI KUNAL MUNNAGIR, ARTY, 166 MED REGT
(POSTHUMOUS)
ARMY


3.
JC-580725N SUB SHABIR AHMED, 17 JAK RIF
ARMY

4.
JC-414170P NB SUB SURENDRA SINGH, 4 PARA (SF)
ARMY

5.
4188533W NK CHANDRA SINGH, KUMAON SCOUTS, 13 RR (POSTHUMOUS)
ARMY


6.
4578033Y L/NK RAGHUBEER SINGH, MAHAR, 1 RR (POSTHUMOUS)
ARMY


7.
13767992A L/NK KASHMIR SINGH, JAK RIF
ARMY

8.

15687392W L/NK BHANDORIYA GOPALSINH MUNIMSINH, SIGS, 1 RR (POSTHUMOUS)
ARMY


9.
2616368W SEP VENKATARAO ABOTULA, 8 MADRAS
ARMY

10.
2708834A SEP ARIF KHAN, GREN, 55 RR
ARMY

11.
PID-036364 CONST MANZOOR AHMAD NAIK, J&K POLICE, 42 RR (POSTHUMOUS)
ARMY


12.
5250886X LANCE NAIK DEEPAK ALE, FIRST BATTALION THE THIRD GORKHA RIFLES
ARMY

13.
15225911X GUNNER RISHI KUMAR RAY, REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY/155 FIELD REGIMENT
ARMY

14.
SHRI CHANDAN KUMAR, ASSISTANT COMMANDANT (IRLA : 9056), CRPF
MHA

15.
SHRI AMAR NATH MISHRA, CONSTABLE
MHA

16.
SHRI P. TRINADHA RAO, ASSISTANT ASSAULT COMMANDER, ANDHRA PRADESH
MHA

17.
CH. G.V. RAMACHANDRA RAO, SENIOR COMMANDO (5966), ANDHRA PRADESH
MHA

SENA MEDAL (GALLANTRY)

1.

IC-61402N COLONEL SAMARJIT RAY, 4TH BATTALION THE GARHWAL RIFLE
ARMY

2.
IC-64544W MAJ AMIT CHAMOLI, KUMAON, 50 RR
ARMY

3.
IC-65751P LT COL ARUNKUMAR M, 21 SIKH REGT
ARMY

4.
IC-66326W MAJ, BHRAGU RAJ JANI, GARH RIF, 14 RR
ARMY

5.
IC-68500W MAJ VARUN MAANDI, PUNJAB, 22 RR
ARMY

6.
IC-68757F MAJ SAURABH CHAUDHURY, 2/5 GR
ARMY

7.
IC-69813F MAJ SUNIL SINGH, KUMAON, 13 RR
ARMY

8.
IC-70536N MAJ ABHIJIT DEORI, 20 DOGRA
ARMY

9.
IC-70597L MAJ PARINAY BANSAL, SIKH LI, 19 RR
ARMY

10.
IC-71085L MAJ ANOGH KUMAR CHANDA, ASSAM, 35 RR
ARMY

11.
IC-71390X MAJ SEKHAR KUMAR, EME, 5 RR
ARMY

12.
IC-71459W MAJ MOHIT GREWAL, ASC, 18 RR
ARMY

13.
IC-71508N MAJ ADITYA VIKRAM SINGH, MECH INF, 13 AR
ARMY

14.
IC-71834W MAJ DEEPAK KUMAR UPADHYAY, SC, 9 PARA (SF)
ARMY

15.
IC-72543H MAJ S ARUN, JAK RIF, 3 RR
ARMY

16.
IC-72692W MAJ RISHI R, MECH INF, 42 RR
ARMY

17.
IC-73258W MAJ MALAY BAIDYA, KUMAON, 13 RR
ARMY

18.
IC-73515H MAJ BISHAL SINGH THAPA, KUMAON, 13 RR
ARMY

19.
IC-74906A MAJ PRADEEP KUMAR NIGAM, MAHAR, 1 RR
ARMY

20.
IC-75642W MAJ MANISH KUMAR YADAV, ENGRS, 3 RR
ARMY

21.
IC-75660Y MAJ ANKIT HARJAI, ARMD, 22 RR
ARMY

22.
SC-00640K MAJ JASBIR SINGH, ARMD, 38 AR
ARMY

23.
SS-42867Y MAJ SUMEER SINGH, 9 PARA (SF)
ARMY

24.
SS-45482M MAJ PEEYOOSH PANDEY, ENGRS, 1 RR
ARMY

25. ]
IC-77334P CAPT PRASOON SHARMA, 9 PARA (SF)
ARMY

26.
IC-78348F CAPT SARANGTHEM SHYAM, 2 PARA (SF)
ARMY

27.
IC-78817Y CAPT MITENDER YADAV, 21 MAHAR
ARMY

28.
IC-79353Y CAPT JAIDEEP RAWAT, 20 DOGRA
ARMY

29.
IC-80787L CAPT JASDEEP SINGH, 1/1 GR
ARMY

30.
SS-44873L CAPT MANOJ MALIK, AAD, 107 AD REGT
ARMY

31.
SS-44990W CAPT RAKESH NAIR, ARMD, 22 RR
ARMY

32.
SS-45306P CAPT UMESH LAMBA, 1 PARA (SF)
ARMY

33.
SS-47626H CAPT AJIT LIMBU, 1/5 GR (FF)
ARMY

34.
JC-603041M SUB SHITAL PRASAD PUNN, 1/1 GR
ARMY

35.
JC-501049L NB SUB BALWINDER SINGH, 22 SIKH
ARMY

36.
JC-608107F NAIB SUBEDAR RAVIN KHANDAL, FIRST BATTALION THE THIRD GORKHA RIFLES
ARMY

37.
2486816L HAV PRADEEP KUMAR, 21 PUNJAB
ARMY

38.
4000066P HAV MADAN LAL, 20 DOGRA (POSTHUMOUS)
ARMY


39.
4076879Y HAVILDAR BRIJENDRA LAL, 4TH BATTALION THE GARHWAL RIFLE
ARMY

40.
4368172L HAV L PONGCHAI KONYAK, ASSAM, 35 RR
ARMY

41.
5046806N HAVILDAR DAMAR BAHADUR PUN , FOURTH BATTALION THE FIRST GORKHA RIFLES (POSTHUMOUS)
ARMY


42.
13760447N HAV MOHD HUSSAIN, 17 JAK RIF
ARMY

43.
13760972K HAV ISHWAR SINGH, JAK RIF, 3 RR
ARMY

44.
13764171A HAV ASHOK KUMAR, 9 PARA (SF)
ARMY

45.
3396369F L/HAV DAVINDER SINGH, 17 SIKH (POSTHUMOUS)
ARMY


46.
13623331L L/HAV RAM KUMAR, 20 DOGRA
ARMY

47.
13764330M L/HAV RAISHAM SINGH, JAK RIF, 52 RR
ARMY

48.
2804152M NK TUPARE RAJENDRA NARAYAN, 22 MLI (POSTHUMOUS)
ARMY


49.
3197436K NK KULDEEP SINGH, 18 JAT
ARMY

50.
3999686L NK RADHA KRISHAN, DOGRA, 62 RR
ARMY

51.
4084852W LANCE NAIK SUKHPAL SINGH, 4TH BATTALION THE GARHWAL RIFLE
ARMY

52.
4192682F NK BHAGWAN SINGH RAUTELA, KUMAON, 50 RR
ARMY

53.
4192720M NK PRAMOD KUMAR KANYAL, KUMAON, 13 RR
ARMY

54.
4195610H NK HARISH SINGH CHUPHAL, KUMAON, 13 RR
ARMY

55.
4573939A NK REVAT SINGH, MAHAR, 1 RR
ARMY

56.
4574373K NK RAMBEER SINGH RAJPUT, MAHAR, 30 RR
ARMY

57.
9108390L NK JAWEED AHMAD BHAT, 9 PARA (SF)
ARMY

58.
12984405N NK NASEER AHMAD MIR, TA, 163 INF BN (TA) (H&H)
ARMY

59.
13625978X NK NANDA PRASAD, 4 PARA (SF)
ARMY

60.
14932294Y NK DILEEP KUMAR SINGH, MECH INF, 5 RR
ARMY

61.
15337560P NK CHITTARANJAN DEBBARMA, 51 ENGR REGT (POSTHUMOUS)
ARMY


62.
2497303W L/NK PANJAB SINGH, 21 PUNJAB
ARMY

63.
3004193L L/NK HANS RAM, 3 RAJPUT
ARMY

64.
4005617Y L/NK RAKESH KUMAR, 20 DOGRA
ARMY

65.
5049793M L/NK LAL BAHADUR THAPA, 4/1 GR (ATT WITH 35 RR)
ARMY

66.
5456130X L/NK RAJU CHETRY, 1/5 GR (FF)
ARMY

67.
15169808X L/NK SAIKHEDE SAGAR ASHOK, ARTY, 13 RR
ARMY

68.
2503753M SEP PARAMJEET, PUNJAB, 54 RR
ARMY

69.
3007786H SEP BHAG SINGH, 3 RAJPUT
ARMY

70.
3010595Y SEP PANKAJ SINGH, RAJPUT, 44 RR
ARMY

71.
3200871M SEP VISHAL CHAUDHARI, 18 JAT (POSTHUMOUS)
ARMY


72.
3202262F SEP BABALOO SINGH, 18 JAT (POSTHUMOUS)
ARMY


73.
3209481L SEP VICKY, 18 JAT
ARMY

74.
14848055Y SEP AJOY SARKAR, ASC, 30 RR
ARMY

75.
14937791M SEP NEERAJ KUMAR, MECH INF, 35 RR
ARMY

76.
5050884H LATE RIFLEMAN RABIN SHARMA, FOURTH BATTALION THE FIRST GORKHA RIFLES (POSTHUMOUS)
ARMY


77.
5251505X RIFLEMAN BED SINGH RANA, FIRST BATTALION THE THIRD GORKHA RIFLES
ARMY

78.

13770563K RFN ANGRAZ SINGH, JAK RIF, 52 RR
ARMY

79.

13770572L RFN RAVI KUMAR, JAK RIF, 31 RR (POSTHUMOUS)
ARMY


80.
13777554L RFN ABHINASH RAI, 17 JAK RIF
ARMY

81.
G/5006436W RFN RUHITESWAR CHANGMAI, 16 ASSAM RIFLE
ARMY

82.
G/5013646Y RFN KHAMPAI WANGSU, 13 ASSAM RIFLE (POSTHUMOUS)
ARMY


83.
G/5016453K RFN AMARNATH S, 28 ASSAM RIFLE
ARMY

84.
13776342N PTR VIKRANT PARIHAR, 1 PARA (SF)
ARMY

85.
4092134P PTR JAYVEER SINGH, 9 PARA (SF)
ARMY

NAO SENA MEDAL(GALLANTRY)
LT PUSHPINDER TYAGI (07452-K)
NAVY

JASKARAN SINGH, CH MECH (122343-B)
NAVY

AZHAR AZHARUDDIN, SEA II CD III (237737-N)
NAVY

VAYU SENA MEDAL(GALLANTRY)
WING COMMANDER SUBHASH SINGH RAO (25827) FLYING (PILOT)
AIR FORCE

WING COMMANDER RAVINDER AHLAWAT (26300) FLYING (PILOT)
AIR FORCE


The President has also awarded 40 Mention-in-Despatches to Army/Air Personnel for their significant contributions in different military operations which include two for ‘Operation Meghdoot’, 32 for ‘Operation Rakshak’, four for ‘Operation Orchid and one each for Army Headquarters and Air Force.

Ministry of Defence
14-August, 2017 16:50 IST
Independence Day Celebrations at Red Fort

The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will unfurl the National Flag from the ramparts of the Red Fort, tomorrow to celebrate the 71st Independence Day. After unfurling the Tricolour, Shri Narendra Modi will address the nation.


On arrival at Lahori Gate of Red Fort, the Prime Minister will be received by the Defence Minister Shri Arun Jaitley, Minister of State for Defence Dr. Subhash Bhamre and Defence Secretary Shri Sanjay Mitra.


The Defence Secretary will introduce the General Officer Commanding, Delhi Area, Lt. General Manoj Mukund Naravane to the Prime Minister. The GoC Delhi Area will then conduct the Prime Minister to the Saluting Base where a combined Inter-Services and Police Guard will present the general salute to the Prime Minister. Thereafter, Shri Narendra Modi will inspect the Guard of Honour.


The Guard of Honour contingent for the Prime Minister will consist of one officer and 24 men each from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Delhi Police. The Guard of Honour will be positioned directly in front of the National Flag across the moat below the ramparts.


This year, the Army being the Coordinating Service, the Guard of Honour will be commanded by Lt Col Dheeraj Singh of the Indian Army. The Army Contingent in the Prime Minister’s Guard will be commanded by Major Sourav Goswami, the Navy contingent by Lt Cdr VV Krishnan, while Sqn Ldr Salil Sharma will lead the Air Force contingent and the Delhi Police contingent by ACP Ankit Chauhan.


The Army contingent for the Prime Minister's Guard is drawn from the 8th Jammu & Kashmir Light Infantry (Siachen). The battalion was raised as the First Battalion Border Scouts by volunteers who took up arms in the aftermath of communal passion and the smouldering embers of Partition to check the multitude of Kabailies intruding into Poonch on 18 December 1947. ‘Born in Battle and Purified in Blood’, the battalion was re-designated as 8th Jammu & Kashmir Militia on 15 April 1948.


In the 1971 War, the battalion was outnumbered but never outclassed in valour and fought the defensive battle successfully despite the enemy’s passion for Chhamb. For this the battalion was awarded the Battle Honour – Laleali and Picquet 707. The Regiment was rechristened Jammu & Kashmir Light Infantry on 27 April 1976.


During the Siachen tenure in June 1987, the battalion created history by capturing ‘Quaid Post’ at an altitude of 21,153 feet, the highest battlefield in the world. The post was renamed as ‘Bana Top’ in honour of Naib Subedar Bana Singh, Param Vir Chakra. The battalion was awarded the Chief of the Army Staff Unit Citation in 2001 for its sterling performance in Jammu & Kashmir, Poonch Sector. The Battalion established the United Nations Mission in Sudan 2006 and was conferred with the United Nations Unit Citation in the year 2007 for handling the bloodiest of clashes ever in the history of Sudan.


The battalion yet again proved its mettle during its 2008 tenure at Kupwara in Jammu & Kashmir when Naib Subedar Chuni Lal, Vir Chakra, Sena Medal, who laid down his life following the highest traditions of the Indian Army while fighting terrorists, was bestowed with the highest peacetime gallantry award, the Ashok Chakra (Posthumous). With this, the battalion joined the elite group of ‘Bravest of the Brave’ battalions. Apart from this, the battalion was once again conferred with the Chief of the Army Staff Unit Citation in 2009 for its splendid performance on the Line of Control in Jammu & Kashmir.


The Battalion is presently one of the most decorated battalions of the Indian Army with Naib Subedar Chuni Lal, Ashok Chakra (Posthumous), Vir Chakra, Sena Medal as one of the most decorated soldiers. Presently, the Battalion is performing the prestigious duty of Ceremonial Army Guard to the President of India.


After inspecting the Guard of Honour, the Prime Minister will proceed to the ramparts of the Red Fort where he will be greeted by the Defence Minister Shri Arun Jaitley, the Minister of State for Defence Dr. Subhash Bhamre, the Chief of the Army Staff General Bipin Rawat, the Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa and the Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Sunil Lanba. The GoC Delhi area will conduct the Prime Minister to the dais to unfurl the National Flag.


The unfurling of the tri-colour will synchronize with the 21 Gun Salute fired by the valiant gunners of the elite 2281 Field Regiment (Ceremonial). The ceremonial battery will be commanded by Lt. Col Aditya Kumar Devrani, Shaurya Chakra, Sena Medal and the Gun Position Officer will be Regimental Havildar Major (Assistant Inspector Gunnary) Kolate Rajesh Shripati.


The National Flag Guard comprising 32 men and one officer each from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Delhi Police will present the Rashtriya Salute at the time of unfurling of the National Flag by the Prime Minister. Lt Col Saket Bharadwaj from the Indian Army will be in command of this Inter-Services Guard and Police Guard. The Naval Contingent for the National Flag Guard will be commanded by Lt Cdr MYV Tejas, the Army contingent by Major Gerry Mathew, the Air Force contingent by Sqn Ldr Ravi Tomar and the Delhi Police contingent by Additional DCP Shri Rajiv Ranjan.


The Army Band will play the National Anthem when the National Guard presents the ‘Rashtriya Salute’ while unfurling the National Flag by the Prime Minister. All Service personnel in uniform will stand and salute. The Band will be commanded by Sub Maj Bhaskar Singh Rawat of the Military Band of the Garhwal Rifles Regimental Centre.


Two Army Officers, Capt Md Hasseb Khan and Lt Vinay Budhwar will be positioned on either side of the saluting dais for the Prime Minister for ADC duties. Lt Col Kanchan Kulhari will assist the Prime Minister in unfurling the National Flag.


The Army Contingent for the National Flag Guard is drawn from the 25th Battalion of the Rajput Regiment.


The 25th Battalion of the Rajput Regiment was raised by IC-15798K Late Lieutenant Colonel JV Abraham on 01 January 1981 at Fatehgarh (Uttar Pradesh). The Rajput tricolor flew for the first time in the unit’s Quarter Guard on 06 April 1981 and the unit was presented with Colours on 1 November 1987. On completion of its raising on 30 June 1981; the battalion joined the 20 Infantry Brigade (18 Infantry Division) at Alwar on 24 July 1981.


Since raising, the Battalion has participated in all operations of the Indian Army viz OPERATION FAULAD, OPERATION TRIDENT, OPERATION PAWAN, OPERATION RHINO, OPERATION RAKSHAK, OPERATION VIJAY, OPERATION PARAKARAM, OPERATION AMAN, OPERATION NORTHERN BORDERS & OPERATION MEGHDOOT with elan, strong determination and earned the following awards in consecutive tenures for performing exceedingly well; these were Param Vishisht Seva Medal-01, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal-03, Vishisht Seva Medal-01, Yudh Seva Medal-02, Sena Medal-07, Mention-in Despatches-01, Chief of Army Staff Commendation Card-47 , Vice Chief of Army Staff Commendation Card-07 and General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Commendation Card-41.


The Battalion was awarded the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Southern Command and Northern Command Citations in 2015 and 2017 for its sterling performance in Alwar and Siachen Glacier respectively.


The Battalion came on the orbat of the “CHARGING RAM” Division on 15 July 2016 and since then, as part of offensive formations-always ready to RAM on REGARDLESS.


The War Cry of the unit is “Bol Bajrang Bali Ki Jai, Hanuman Ke Hun Pyare.”


After unfurling the National Flag, the Prime Minister will address the Nation. After the Prime Minister's address, school children and NCC Cadets will sing the National Anthem.


Seven hundred cadets of the National Cadet Corps drawn from various schools of the Delhi Directorate comprising the Army, Navy and Air Force wings are participating in the flag hoisting ceremony this year. The cadets will take part in the singing of patriotic songs and the National Anthem along with the school children. In total, 3,500 girl students and 5,000 boy students from 37 schools of Directorate of Education, Government of Delhi will sing the National Anthem. They will also sing patriotic songs in different regional languages during the celebrations. On this occasion these school children will display the formation of ‘Bharat’.
 
Message to India baap baap hota hai we are one day older than hypocratic state India but still we congratulate Indians with bigger hearts
 
Ministry of Home Affairs
14-August, 2017 19:44 IST
Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh launches live twitter wall on ‘Bharat Ke Veer’

The Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh launched the live twitter wall for promoting Bharat Ke Veer portal here today on the eve of Independence Day 2017.

On this occasion, Shri Rajnath Singh and Ministers of State for Home Affairs Shri Hansraj Gangaram Ahir and Shri Kiren Rijiju contributed their one month salary for Bharat Ke Veer.

Shri Rajnath Singh said that the Security Forces have made supreme sacrifice in the line of duty and the people need to stand by their families to support them.

This social media awareness campaign will display all tweets with hashtag Bharat Ke Veer (#BharatKeVeer), at Connaught Place, CGO complex and Khan Market in New Delhi where huge LED display screens have been installed. Emoji has also been created for this hashtag.

Union Home Secretary Shri Rajiv Mehrishi, OSD Shri Rajiv Gauba and Senior Officers of MHA were present on this occasion.

Bharat Ke Veer portal was launched by the Union Home Minister and actor Shri Akshay Kumar on April 9, 2017. This portal facilitates online donation directly to the families of CAPF Martyrs who have sacrificed their lives for the country in line of duty from January 1, 2016.

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The Union Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh launched the live twitter wall for promoting Bharat Ke Veer portal, on the eve of 71st Independence Day, in New Delhi on August 14, 2017.
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The Union Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh writing a cheque as his contribution towards Bharat Ke Veer portal, in New Delhi on August 14, 2017.
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The Union Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh launching the live twitter wall for promoting Bharat Ke Veer portal, on the eve of 71st Independence Day, in New Delhi on August 14, 2017. The Union Home Secretary, Shri Rajiv Mehrishi and the OSD, MHA, Shri Rajiv Gauba are also seen.
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Ministry of Defence
14-August, 2017 20:21 IST
Honorary Commissions for Army Personnel

The list of Army personnel who have been honoured with honorary commissions on the occasion of 71st Independence Day -2017 is attached to this e-mail.


Note:- All due care has been taken in preparation of the list of candidates who have made it to the merit and conferred Honorary Captain and Honorary Lieutenant on active list on occasion of Independence Day 2017. However, this list should not be taken as an authority for claiming Honorary Commission. The final authority on conferment of Honorary Commission is the Draft Gazette Notification of India, which can be obtained from respective Record Offices or Headquarter Commands.

Ministry of Home Affairs
14-August, 2017 18:52 IST
Independence Day Fire Service and Home Guard & Civil Defence Medals Announced

98 personnel have been awarded Fire Service Medals on the occasion of the Independence Day this year. Of these, President’s Fire Service Medal for Gallantry have been awarded to 17 personnel, Fire Service Medal for Gallantry have been awarded to 22 personnel, President’s Fire Service Medal for Distinguished Service to 09 personnel and Fire Service Medal for Meritorious Service to 50 personnel.


54 personnel have also been awarded Home Guard & Civil Defence Medals on the occasion of the Independence Day this year. Of these, President’s HG & CD Medal for Distinguished Service have been awarded to 04 personnel and HG & CD Medal for Meritorious Service to 50 personnel.

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Ministry of Home Affairs
14-August, 2017 16:19 IST
Independence Day Correctional Service Medals Announced

The President of India has approved the conferment of Correctional Service Medals to 20 prison personnel on the occasion of Independence Day, 2017. The list of awardees include one President’s Correctional Service Medal for Distinguished Service and 19 Correctional Service Medal for Meritorious Service. Following is the complete list of awardees:




President’s Correctional Service Medal for Distinguished Service



1. Smt. A. Prameela Bai, Chief Head Warder, Special Prison for Women, Hyderabad, Telangana.




Correctional Service Medal for Meritorious Service



1. Shri Madan Lal, Head Warder, Central Jail No.15, Manodli, Delhi.



2. Shri Subhash Chander Batra, Deputy Superintendent, Prisons Headquarter, Tihar, New Delhi



3. Shri Bahadursinh Bhupatsinh Zala, Jailor Group 2, District Jail, Mehsana, Gujarat.



4. Shri Suresh Pal, Head Warder, Central Jail, Ambala, Haryana.



5. Shri Diwan Singh, Head Warder, District Jail, Sirsa, Haryana.



6. Shri M.S. Hosur, Chief Warder, Central Prison, Bangalore, Karnataka.



7. Shri Viswanatha Kurup K., Superintendent, District. Jail, Kollam, Kerala.



8. Shri C.M. Unnikrishnan, Asstt. Superintendent Grade II, Sub Jail, Viyyur, Kerala.



9. Shri Prakash Baburao Ukarande, Jailor Gr.II, Yerawada Open District Prison, Maharashtra.



10. Shri Ramesh Parshuram Dhumal, Havildar, Kolhapur Central Prison, Maharashtra.



11. Shri Anil Kumar Aggarwal, Deputy Jail Superintendent, Central Jail, Narasinhpur, Madhya Pradesh.



12. Shri Harpal Singh Rathore, Asstt. Jail Superintendent, Sub-Jail, Amarwara, Madhya Pradesh.



13. Shri Sitaram Aathiya, Chief Head Warder, Central Jail, Indore, Madhya Pradesh.



14. Shri Phool Singh Garwal, Head Warder, Central Jail, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.



15. Shri Satish Prasad Tiwari, Head Warder, Central Jail, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh


16. Shri Ociwell Majaw, Warder, District Jail, Shillong, Meghalaya.


17. Shri Indrajit Rout, Warder, Sub-Jail, Athagarh, Odisha.


18. Shri S. Murugesan, Warder Gr.I, Central Prison, Trichy, Tamil Nadu.


19. Shri S. Kandasamy, Chief Head Warder, Sub Jail, Tiruchendur, Tamil Nadu.


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Ministry of Home Affairs
14-August, 2017 14:48 IST
Independence Day Police Medals Announced

990 personnel have been awarded Police Medals on the occasion of the Independence Day this year. President’s Police Medal for Gallantry (PPMG) has been awarded to 01 personnel, Police Medal for Gallantry (PMG) to 190 personnel, President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service (PPMDS) to 93 personnel and Police Medal for Meritorious Service (PMMS) to 706 personnel.

State Wise/ Force Wise list of medal awardees to the Police personnel on the occasion of Independence Day - 2017

Sl.No.
Name of States/
Organization
President’s Police Medal for Gallantry(PPMG)
Police Medal for Gallantry(PMG)
President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service(PPMDS)
Police Medal for Meritorious Service(PMMS)


1
Andhra Pradesh

52

03

12

2

Arunachal Pradesh



00

01

3

Assam



00

11

4

Bihar



03

11

5

Chhattisgarh

01

04

01

08

6

Delhi


01

02

24

7

Goa



01

02

8

Gujarat



01

17

9

Haryana


01

01

11

10

Himachal Pradesh



01

03

11

Jammu & Kashmir


25

02

17

12

Jharkhand


04

02

19

13

Karnataka



03

18

14

Kerala



02

20

15

Madhya Pradesh



03

17

16

Maharashtra


12

03

41

17

Manipur



02

13

18

Meghalaya


07

00

00

19

Mizoram



01

03

20

Nagaland



01

01

21

Odisha


17

01

08

22

Punjab



02

16

23

Rajasthan



02

18

24

Sikkim



00

02

25

Tamil Nadu



03

23

26

Telangana



02

11

27

Tripura



01

06

28

Uttar Pradesh



06

75

29

Uttarakhand



02

05

30

West Bengal



02

28

31

Andaman & Nicobar Islands



01

02

32

Chandigarh



00

01

33

Dadra & Nagar Haveli



00

01

34

Lakshadweep



00

02

35

Puducherry



00

04


CAPFS/Other Organisations

36

Assam Rifles



00

16

37

BSF


14

06

47

38

CISF



02

23

39

CRPF


53

06

62

40

ITBP



03

13

41

NSG



00

04

42

SSB



02

12

43

CBI



06

22

44

MHA(IB)



08

24

45

SPG



01

04

46

NCB



00

01

47

NHRC



00

01

48

NEPA



00

01

49

NIA



01

01

50

NDRF



00

06

51

SVPNPA



01

02

52

Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas



01

00

53

Ministry of Civil Aviation



00

02

54

Ministry of Railways (RPF)



02

14


Total

01

190

93

706
 

Jai Hind. Happy Independence Day ...

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Aug 14, 2017 13:10 IST

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A man dries freshly painted flags at Kora Kendra in Borivli. (Satyabrata Tripathy/HT)
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Workers brush their hands over the cloth to remove any extra threads. (Satyabrata Tripathy/HT)
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A worker unfurls the flag to check if it’s in pristine condition. (Satyabrata Tripathy/HT)

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A man scrutinises the flag to ensure that everything is perfect. (Satyabrata Tripathy/HT )

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Any extra fabric is promptly snipped. (Satyabrata Tripathy/HT)

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Each flag gets finishing touches. (Satyabrata Tripathy/HT)

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The flags are neatly folded and then stacked. (Satyabrata Tripathy/HT)

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Aug 14, 2017 14:58 IST

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Occupied for nearly 200 years, India broke free from the shackles of British colonial rule on August 15, 1947. The inheritors of ‘Free India’ faced a nation cleaved by Partition, choosing instead to build the world’s largest secular democracy. As midnight struck on August 15, Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minster roused a nation with his famous ‘Tryst with Destiny’ speech. A look at the addresses of succeeding Prime Ministers since and their message to the Indian nation. (HT Photo)
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After the sudden demise of Nehru in 1964, a fortnight later Lal Bahadur Shastri was chosen as the 2nd Prime Minister of India. He is known for the famous slogan, ‘Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan’ delivered on the occasion of India’s 18th Independence Day. His slogan holds significance as India was recovering after the 1962 war with China and the country was facing a severe drought and food shortage. His words reached the length and breadth of the country and resonated with the masses. (HT Photos)

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In 1977, while addressing the nation Prime Minister Morarji Desai said, ‘You can catch me by the ear when I make a mistake. But do not catch me alone, catch all the colleagues of mine if mistakes are committed. That is the kind of people’s power we want to build.’ He is popularly known for the 44th amendment of the constitution to prevent a state of emergency again in India. (Virendra Prabhakar/HT Photo)

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Charan Singh has been referred to as the ‘champion of India’s peasants’. His speech on Independence Day highlighted the core issues of poverty alleviation, eradicating unemployment and the disparity between the poor and the affluent. ‘To be able to achieve noble objectives, your means should also be equally noble…A country where people are corrupt, will never be able to progress whosoever may be the leader of the party or whatever be the sound programme he might follow.’ (HT Photo)

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Indira Gandhi during her last speech as Prime Minister in 1984 said, ‘My father used to say that freedom cannot be divided. In the same manner, progress is also indivisible, development is also indivisible.’ Amongst her most significant contribution as PM was the Liberation of Bangladesh from East Pakistan. (HT Photo)

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On 15th August 1986, while addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort, Rajiv Gandhi said : ‘Being an Indian does not mean that we are mere inhabitants of country…We have a diversity of cultures. We belong to different religions- Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Jains, Parsis and Buddhists… We accord equal respect to all faiths and religions. Our strength and unity flow from this fact. This is the only path we must follow, for our strength lies in our diversity.’ (Virendra Prabhakar/HT Photo)

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VP Singh during his speech as PM of India in 1990 addressed the nation and implemented the ‘Mandal Commission Report’ with a mandate to identify the socially and educationally backward. It was later met by violence across the nation mostly by the upper castes. In his speech, he said,’ If power in the hands of the rulers could be compared to a sword, it shall act against the exploiters.’ (HT Photo)

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PV Narasimha Rao is best known for the initiation of liberalization. In 1991, with the country on the brink of bankruptcy Rao appointed Manmohan Singh as finance minister and together they carried out several structural reforms that saved the country from an economic shutdown. (SN Sinha./HT Photo)

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Deva Gowda was the first PM to grant 33% reservation to women along with numerous farmers’ schemes that helped farmers across the nation prosper. In his speech he said, ‘I have also lived in a village and have seen the sufferings of rural people from up close. I am a common man and I understand the problems faced by rural folks.’ (HT PHOTO)

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IK Gujral on the 50th anniversary of Independent India appealed to the nation to launch a mass movement against corruption and bureaucracy. In his words,’Our war against corruption is honest. For this, we should build a mass movement, in which all Indians can take part to end corruption in politics, politicians and in public life.’ (S N Sinha/HT Photo)

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‘For us, Kashmir is not a piece of land; it is a test-case of Sarva Dharma Samabhava secularism…. We shall defeat cross-border terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. This is our resolve.” Atal Bihari Vajpayee is best known for making India a nuclear power in spite opposition from international communities. Vajpayee also launched one of largest education programs in world – The Sarva Siksha Abhiyan and for successfully carrying out Operation Vijay. (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)

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On August 15, 2013, while addressing the nation PM Manmohan Singh said,‘If in the future we can achieve the same kind of progress as in the last decade, the day is not far off when India will be rid of poverty, hunger, disease and ignorance’ (Mohd Zakir/HT Photo)

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PM Narendra Modi during his first speech from the ramparts of Red Fort on 2014 - ‘This is the beauty of India’s Constitution, this is its capability which had made possible that today a boy from small town, a poor family has got the opportunity to pay homage to the Tricolor of India at the ramparts of Red Fort. This is the strength of India’s democracy. This is an invaluable legacy which we have inherited from our architects of the Constitution’ (Shahbaz Khan/PTI)

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http://www.hindustantimes.com/india...-greets-him/story-QbhUYzRDuQhyrSCuFkxHtO.html

US President Donald Trump called up Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday to greet him on Independence Day.

Modi shared this information through a tweet.


“Appreciate the warm felicitations from @POTUS, who called this evening to convey Independence Day greetings. Thank you @realDonaldTrump,” the Prime Minister tweeted.
 
Basic Math, inclusive of 47 its 71, not sure why Pakistan lacks basic Math ability.

2017-1947= 70 (i.e the difference between 1947 and 2017 is 70.)

Nobody includes the number that they start from, because using that ridiculous logic 2+2 would become 3 and not 4.

The snide comment about Pakistani math ability just makes your comment so much more stupid and cringey.

@Abingdonboy @Rollno21 Why did you rate this comment? it makes no sense.
 
Jai Hind. Happy Independence Day ...

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A man dries freshly painted flags at Kora Kendra in Borivli. (Satyabrata Tripathy/HT)
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Workers brush their hands over the cloth to remove any extra threads. (Satyabrata Tripathy/HT)
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A worker unfurls the flag to check if it’s in pristine condition. (Satyabrata Tripathy/HT)

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A man scrutinises the flag to ensure that everything is perfect. (Satyabrata Tripathy/HT )

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Any extra fabric is promptly snipped. (Satyabrata Tripathy/HT)

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Each flag gets finishing touches. (Satyabrata Tripathy/HT)

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The flags are neatly folded and then stacked. (Satyabrata Tripathy/HT)

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JAI HINDH. Hindustan Zindabada!!!!
 
2017-1947= 70 (i.e the difference between 1947 and 2017 is 70.)

Nobody includes the number that they start from, because using that ridiculous logic 2+2 would become 3 and not 4.

The snide comment about Pakistani math ability just makes your comment so much more stupid and cringey.

just to be clear, we are celebrating our Independence day, we celebrated first one on 1947, so by simple logic this year should be 71st celebration, I don't understand the confusion here.
 
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