Independence Day Gallantry Awards and Other Decorations

NAO Sena Medal (Gallantry)

LT CDR Vikash Kumar Narwal, 05433-Y

On 03 Aug 15, Lt Cdr Vikash Kumar Narwal was undertaking a check test flight of MiG-29K aircraft (Frame number 802). The aircraft experienced major air frame damage, wherein, the major portion of right flap had sheared off, causing excessive loss of control over the aircraft. The Emergency happened at base leg turning point at a height of only 1200 feet, which caused secondary damage to right horizontal stabilizer and right rudder. This further caused difficulty in direction maintenance on finals as well as during initial part of landing. Facing a non-standard emergency at low level, the officer, in the face of impending peril, with exemplary professionalism, exhibited quick presence of mind, accomplished the daunting task of handling the emergency and landed the aircraft safely at INS Hansa, with multiple structural damages onboard.

The officer while handling this grave emergency displayed utmost professional competence and utter disregard to his personal safety by choosing not to eject. The officer through unflinching bravery, stellar devotion to duty and unabating tenacity avoided air crash, thereby averted major catastrophe in the city of Goa and saved lives of numerous civilians in the vicinity of airfield, damage to property and most importantly safety of the fighter aircraft.

Lt Cdr Vikash Kumar Narwal thus displayed courage of exemplary order, conspicuous gallantry and outstanding professionalism with scant regard to the safety of his own life and has therefore been awarded Nau Sena Medal (Gallantry).

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NAO Sena Medal (Gallantry)

Veer Singh, CPO CD I, 122676-K

Dornier IN-240 had ditched, off Karwar, in Mar 15 and lay at depth of 58m. CCDT(MBI) was tasked for recovery of fuselage as also the mortal remains of the personnel likely to be entrapped therein. Diving to this depth was beyond both the qualification depth of clearance divers, viz, 55m and the equipment available viz 50m. The depth also posed danger of Nitrogen Narcosis that impairs the diver's judgment and imposed bottom time restrictions and decompression penalty. Further, the mangled condition of wreck posed danger of snagging/damaging diver's equipment and was also partially sunk in loose mud that posed problems of extracting the bodies within limited dive time. Sensing the urgency and importance of the task at hand, Veer Singh ,CPO CD-I (122676-k), Squadron Chief, salvage squadron of this unit, led his team by personal example showing raw courage and devotion to purpose. He dived repeatedly for location of the wreck and thereafter for salvage of the wreck even exceeding the stipulated limiting line exposing him to great danger. He personally recovered both the bodies as well as the Flight data recorder (black box) by innovatively gaining access to them through the damaged fuselage by sheer strength and brute force. His courage, grit and determination, quickly percolated to other members of his team leading to successful accomplishment of the task and brought closure to the families of the deceased aircrew and aided investigation through recovery of black box.

The task was a test of his mental aptitude and physical courage required to complete this very difficult task under dangerous conditions. His gallant actions aided in not only handing over the mortal remains to the families of the deceased aircrew but also aided investigation. Particularly noteworthy is the fact that the depth he dived posed danger of Nitrogen Narcosis that impairs the diver' judgment and imposed bottom time restrictions and decompression penalty.

The sailor displayed indomitable courage, conspicuous gallantry of a very high order in daring to dive under the most trying circumstances in line of duty and therefore, Veer Singh, CPOCDI (122676-k) has been awarded Nao Sena Medal (Gallantry).

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President Confers Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) to Squadron Leader Bhavesh Kumar Dubey Administration / Air Traffic Controller

1. Squadron Leader Bhavesh Kumar Dubey Administration/Air Traffic Controller is the Commanding Officer of an Indian Air Force Special Forces Unit since 06 May 2013.

2. On 02 Jan 2016, he was leading a Squad of IAF Special Forces for a search operation at Air Force Station, Pathankot. UAV Contact with four suspects was reported to him at about 0245 hrs inside MES Yard. Squadron Leader Bhavesh Kumar Dubey showed keen situational awareness in estimating that the terrorists were in close proximity to the residential area. He immediately deployed his forces to lay a cordon. While searching the area, his team came under intense hostile fire from the terrorists, in which one of his team members was grievously injured. Maintaining his composure, he effectively marshalled his troops, spreading them out in the area to contain the terrorists within a designated area.

3. Despite a gunshot wound on the right thigh, he led from the front and along with his buddies, continued to fight with four terrorists at extremely close range. He was able to contain them at the same spot for 25 minutes till arrival of reinforcements, thereby preventing them from entering residential area and creating a possible hostage situation. He was singularly responsible for wrenching the initiative from the terrorists, thwarting their plan and forcing them on the defensive. He evacuated his injured buddy and returned to action immediately. He continued to lead his troops till the conclusion of the operation on 07 Jan 16.

4. The steadfast leadership and raw courage displayed by the officer was inspirational. His decision to aggressively engage the terrorists at the outset and confine them to a specific area proved to be the game changer in the containing the terrorists to a very limited area.

5. For this act of exceptional courage, Squadron Leader Bhavesh Kumar Dubey is awarded of Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry).

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President Confers Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) to Squadron Leader Abhishek Singh Tanwar Flying (Pilot)

1. Squadron Leader Abhishek Singh Tanwar (28211) Flying (Pilot) is on the posted strength of a Sukhoi-30 MKI Squadron since 14 Jul 14 as Sqn Pilot.

2. On 06 Jan 16, Sqn Ldr AS Tanwar was authorised to fly a valley flying sortie as No. 2. During the sortie, the pilot experienced multiple failures in quick succession while in the valley with difficult terrain all around. At first he experienced oil system failure after approximately 20 mins of flying. He took correct actions and set course towards base for a priority recovery. Subsequently he experienced "Fire on Left Hand (LH) Engine". The pilot immediately switched off the left engine and operated the fire extinguisher. This was followed by all four channels of the Fly By Wire (FBW) system failing accompanied with vicious oscillation due to autonomous movement of the rudder. This coupled with Fire on LH engine presented the pilot with an emergency of the most critical nature.

3. Despite experiencing multiple emergencies of dire nature, displaying exceptional courage, Sqn Ldr AS Tanwar calmly assessed the situation and reacted in a controlled manner while remaining with the aircraft. His prompt and correct actions prevented a Category-I accident and saved the valuable aircraft. In having piloted the aircraft under such odds and executed correct emergency actions, Sqn Ldr AS Tanwar displayed courage and presence of mind of a high order.

4. For this act of exceptional courage, Squadron Leader Abhishek Singh Tanwar is awarded of Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry).

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President Confers Shaurya Chakra to Corporal Gursevek Singh Indian Air Force (Security) (Posthumous)

1. 924787 Corporal Gursevek Singh, Indian Air Force (Security) was deployed as Special Forces operative at an Indian Air Force (IAF) Garud Special Forces Unit since
30 Sep 2013.

2. He was inducted for special operations at Air Force Station Pathankot as part of a Garud team on the evening of 01 Jan 2016. During the special operations,
Corporal Gursevek Singh was the track commander of an assault team deployed for a search operation inside Air Force Station, Pathankot.

3. On 02 January 2016, at 0310h, during search operations, he observed a group of terrorists and moved quickly to intercept them after alerting the whole assault squad.
In the process, his team came under intense hostile fire from four terrorists, in which one of his team members was grievously injured. Corporal Gursevek Singh, along with his buddy officer, engaged the terrorists in a fierce exchange of fire. During the course of the assault, he suffered three severe gunshot wounds. Despite his injuries, he refused evacuation and along with his buddy officer, continued to engage the four terrorists at extremely close range till his last breath. His brave resistance under fire, without regard to his personal safety, resulted in the terrorists being contained at the same spot for more than 25 minutes till the arrival of reinforcements. The terrorists were prevented from entering the technical area of the Air Force Station, thereby ensuring the safety of all aircraft and other strategic assets.

4. In the face of heavy odds, Cpl Gursevek Singh's professionalism, exemplary courage and display of esprit de corps stood out as he made the supreme sacrifice for the nation in the face of the enemy.

5. For this act of exceptional gallantry, Corporal Gursevek Singh is awarded of Shaurya Chakra (Posthumous).

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The President Confers Ashok Chakra to 13622536n Havildar Hangpan Dada (Posthumous) of the Assam Regiment / 35th Battalion of the Rashtriya Rifles

On the eve of Independence Day, the President and Supreme Commander of Indian Armed Forces has awarded Ashok Chakra, the peacetime highest award for gallantry to (13622536N) Havildar Hangpan Dada of the Assam Regiment/35th Battalion of the Rashtriya Rifles (Posthumous). Havildar Hangpan Dada showed exemplary courage, selfless devotion and conspicuous gallantry beyond the call of duty during an encounter with a group of terrorist in J&K and killed three of them before attaining martyrdom.

On 26 May 2016, when terrorists managed to break contact with our stops at Naugam Sector in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, Late Havildar Hangpan Dada along with his section was tasked to chase and trap fleeing terrorists. Displaying ingenuity and understanding of ground, the ex-commando moved with incredible speed in inhospitable snow bound high altitude terrain. This move blocked the escape route of the terrorists and surprised them.

In the ensuing firefight, when his section was pinned down by heavy and accurate fire, with utter disregard to his own safety he moved to a flank and closed in with the terrorists sheltered in rocks and boulders, resulting in saving lives of his comrades. He displayed exemplary courage and presence of mind and killed two terrorists at close quarters. In the exchange of fire, he was grievously injured. Undeterred, the NCO went after the remaining terrorists. In the process, he came face to face with the third terrorist whom he killed in hand to hand combat before making the supreme sacrifice. Thus, Havildar Hangapan Dada killed three terrorists in the operation singlehandedly and his action led to elimination of the fourth terrorist.

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Independence Day Gallantry Awards and Other Decorations

The President and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces has approved 82 Gallantry Awards to Armed Forces Personnel and members of Paramilitary Forces which include one Ashok Chakra, 14 Shaurya Chakras, 63 Sena Medals (Gallantry), two Nao Sena Medals (Gallantry) and two Vayu Sena Medals (Gallantry).

Sl. No.	RANK AND NAME	Service
	ASHOKA CHAKRA
	13622536N HAVILDAR HANGPAN DADA, THE ASSAM REGIMENT / 35^TH BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES(POSTHUMOUS)	ARMY
	SHAURYA CHAKRA
1.	IC-66162L LIEUTENANT COLONEL NIRANJAN EK, CORPS OF ENGINEERS / NATIONAL SECURITY GUARDS (BDU)(POSTHUMOUS)	ARMY
2.	IC-62820P MAJOR RAHUL DEV SINGH, THE JAMMU AND KASHMIR RIFLES / 3^RD BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
3.	IC-72326M CAPTAIN TUSHAR MAHAJAN, 9^TH BATTALION THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT (SPECIAL FORCES)(POSTHUMOUS)	ARMY
4.	IC-75501F CAPTAIN GAURAV SHARAD JADHAV, REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY / 36^THBATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
5.	IC-76699X CAPTAIN ELISEN Y JAMI, 12^TH BATTALION THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT (SPECIAL FORCES)	ARMY
6.	IC-78545K CAPTAIN PAWAN KUMAR, 10^TH BATTALION THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT (SPECIAL FORCES)(POSTHUMOUS)	ARMY
7.	JC-311084X NAIB SUBEDAR KANKARA V SUBBA REDDY, CORPS OF ENGINEERS / 44^th BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES (POSTHUMOUS)	ARMY
8.	2799285W NAIK SHINDE SHANKAR CHANDRABHAN, THE MARATHA LIGHT INFANTRY / 41^ST BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES (POSTHUMOUS)	ARMY
9.	5756771H NAIK BIR SINGH, 21^ST BATTALION THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT (SPECIAL FORCES)	ARMY
10.	13769974W LANCE NAIK OM PARKASH, 9^TH BATTALION THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT (SPECIAL FORCES)(POSTHUMOUS)	ARMY
11.	14939722P SEPOY HARI CHETTRI, THE MECHANIZED INFANTRY / 9^THBATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
12.	924787 CORPORAL GURSEVEK SINGH, INDIAN AIR FORCE (SECURITY) (POSTHUMOUS)	AIR FORCE
13.	SHRI ATU ZUMVU, SUB-DIVISIONAL POLICE OFFICER (SDPO), KOHIMA, NAGALAND	MHA
14.	SHRI KUKUDAPU SRINIVASULU, POLICE CONSTABLE (9365), CI CELL, GOVT. OF TELANGANA.	MHA
	SENA MEDAL(GALLANTRY)
1.	IC-57039L COLONEL TARUN PATHAK, THE PUNJAB REGIMENT / 23^RD BATTALION THE ASSAM RIFLES	ARMY
2.	IC-57099A LIEUTENANT COLONEL SANJAY TECKCHANDANI, 203 ARMY AVIATION SQUADRON (UH)	ARMY
3.	IC-57963L LIEUTENANT COLONEL RAJESH GULATI, 202 ARMY AVIATION SQUADRON (UH) (POSTHUMOUS)	ARMY
4.	IC-62561X LIEUTENANT COLONEL NITIN GUPTA, THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT / 31^ST BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
5.	IC-63538W MAJOR RAHUL PRATAP SINGH, 7^TH BATTALION THE SIKH LIGHT INFANTRY	ARMY
6.	IC-64506A MAJOR SHEKHAR CHAUDHARY, 7^TH BATTALION THE SIKH LIGHT INFANTRY	ARMY
7.	IC-65932A MAJOR AMIT ISSAR, THE ARMOURED CORPS / 23^RDBATTALION THE ASSAM RIFLES	ARMY
8.	IC-66235M MAJOR SHAILENDRA SINGH, THE DOGRA REGIMENT / 62^NDBATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
9.	IC-67606W MAJOR PUROHIT GOPALRAJ JASRAJ, THE DOGRA REGIMENT / 62^ND BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
10.	IC-68171L MAJOR SANTOSH CHAND RAWAT, THE GARHWAL RIFLES / 36^THBATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
11.	IC-68549M MAJOR DORJEE LETA, ARMY SERVICE CORPS / 28^THBATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
12.	IC-68621X MAJOR AMAN SINGH, ARMY SERVICE CORPS / 13^TH BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
13.	IC-68668H MAJOR VIVEK TRIPATHI, THE LADAKH SCOUTS / 11^TH BATTALION THE ASSAM RIFLES	ARMY
14.	IC-70210X MAJOR PRADEEP POONIA, THE RAJPUT REGIMENT / 10^THBATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
15.	IC-73423W MAJOR JITENDER KUMAR SINGH, THE LADAKH SCOUTS / 42 BATTALION THE ASSAM RIFLES	ARMY
16.	SS-44113H MAJOR TAHER HUSSAIN KHAN, 202 ARMY AVIATION SQUADRON (UH)(POSTHUMOUS)	ARMY
17.	SS-44509M MAJOR DIVYANK MISHRA, ARMY AIR DEFENCE / 36^TH BATTALION THE ASSAM RIFLES	ARMY
18.	SS-44901M MAJOR ARJUN GALOTH, 4^TH BATTALION THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT (SPECIAL FORCES)	ARMY
19.	SC-00601L MAJOR ROHTASH SINGH, THE ARMOURED CORPS / 53^RDBATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
20.	IC-72362X CAPTAIN VIKAS PANGHAL, THE ARMOURED CORPS / 1^ST BATTALION THE ASSAM RIFLES	ARMY
21.	IC-76281P CAPTAIN RAJESH SHARMA, CORPS OF ELECTRONICS AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERS / 3^RDBATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
22.	IC-76882A CAPTAIN SUSHANT SHARMA, CORPS OF SIGNALS / 55^TH BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
23.	IC-78616A CAPTAIN LAKHVIR SINGH, 3^RD BATTALION THE RAJPUT REGIMENT	ARMY
24.	SS-47213Y CAPTAIN DIVAKAR KONGBRAILATPAM, 1^STBATTALION THE MAHAR REGIMENT	ARMY
25.	SS-46682P LIEUTENANT SATISH KUMAR MISHRA, REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY/ 159 FIELD REGIMENT	ARMY
26.	JC-65809F NAIB SUBEDAR SURAJ TAMANG, 44^THBATTALION THE ASSAM RIFLES (POSTHUMOUS)	ARMY
27.	JC-413976W NAIB SUBEDAR MORE SAYAJI UTTAM, 12^THBATTALION THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT (SPECIAL FORCES)	ARMY
28.	JC-603091X NAIB SUBEDAR ASHOK KUMAR GURUNG, FIRST GORKHA RIFLES / 15^TH BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
29.	JC-603121K NAIB SUBEDAR CHHATRA BAHADUR PHAKAMI, THIRD BATTALION THE FIRST GORKHA RIFLES	ARMY
30.	2600705W HAVILDAR ELUMALAI M, 19^THBATTALION THE MADRAS REGIMENT (POSTHUMOUS)	ARMY
31.	4475283A HAVILDAR GURMUKH SINGH, 7^TH BATTALION THE SIKH LIGHT INFANTRY	ARMY
32.	13758291H HAVILDAR YASH PAUL, 11^TH BATTALION THE JAMMU AND KASHMIR RIFLES	ARMY
33.	13765370A HAVILDAR RANJIT SINGH,THE JAMMU AND KASHMIR RIFLES / 28^THBATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
34.	15573730H LANCE HAVILDAR DASPUTE RAMESHWAR PUNDALIK, CORPS OF ENGINEERS / 2^ND BATTALION THERASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
35.	3998526Y NAIK RAHIM SINGH, THE DOGRA REGIMENT / 40^THBATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
36.	15146474F NAIK RAVI CHOUDHARY, REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY / 13^THBATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
37.	15322690A NAIK SHANKARA SAPALYA, 9^TH BATTALION THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT (SPECIAL FORCES)	ARMY
38.	2610836P LANCE NAIK HANAMANTHAPPA KOPPAD, 19^THBATTALION THE MADRAS REGIMENT (POSTHUMOUS)	ARMY
39.	4086938N LANCE NAIK SATYENDRA SINGH,THE GARHWAL RIFLES / 36^TH BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
40.	4482230K LANCE NAIK PARVEEN KUMAR SINGH, THE SIKH LIGHT INFANTRY / 19^THBATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
41.	5048754F LANCE NAIK NARAYAN SHRESTHA, THIRD BATTALION THE FIRST GORKHA RIFLES	ARMY
42.	13625619K LANCE NAIK GOVIND SINGH MEHTA, 9^THBATTALION THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT (SPECIAL FORCES)(POSTHUMOUS)	ARMY
43.	13766306P LANCE NAIK ASHWANI KUMAR, THE JAMMU AND KASHMIR RIFLES / 3^RDBATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
44.	14495821F LANCE NAIK KULWANT SINGH, 1055 DSC PLATOON (POSTHUMOUS)	ARMY
45.	2615937M SEPOY RAMA MOORTHY N, 19^TH BATTALION THE MADRAS REGIMENT(POSTHUMOUS)	ARMY
46.	3008862W SEPOY BRAJESH KHATANA, THE RAJPUT REGIMENT / 44^TH BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
47.	3200235Y SEPOY BIJENDER KUMAR, 7^TH BATTALION THE JAT REGIMENT	ARMY
48.	4004812K SEPOY BALMIK KUMAR, THE DOGRA REGIMENT / 40^THBATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
49.	4204205P SEPOY BHUPENDRA SINGH, THE KUMAON REGIMENT / 13^TH BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
50.	4093554F RIFLEMAN ASHISH SINGH NEGI, THE GARHWAL RIFLES / 36^TH BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
51.	5049372K RIFLEMAN RAJU THAPA, THIRD BATTALION THE FIRST GORKHA RIFLES	ARMY
52.	12954596Y RIFLEMAN BASHIR AHMED WAR, THE JAMMU AND KASHMIR RIFLES / 15 ARMY DOG UNIT(POSTHUMOUS)	ARMY
53.	13772197K RIFLEMAN ISHWAR SINGH, THE JAMMU AND KASHMIR RIFLES / 3^RDBATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
54.	13773984X RIFLEMAN KRISHAN KUMAR, THE JAMMU AND KASHMIR RIFLES / 28^THBATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
55.	16021965N RIFLEMAN RAHUL SINGH, THE RAJPUTANA RIFLES / 18^TH BATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
56.	G/184799M RIFLEMAN CHINGSA MOG, 18^THBATTALION THE ASSAM RIFLES	ARMY
57.	G/5009333H RIFLEMAN PAOKHOLET BAITE, 24^THBATTALION THE ASSAM RIFLES (POSTHUMOUS)	ARMY
58.	G/5013096F RIFLEMAN THANGKHANLAM, 43^RDBATTALION THE ASSAM RIFLES	ARMY
59.	13629533H PARATROOPER SANJIT KHATRI, 21^ST BATTALION THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT(SPECIAL FORCES)	ARMY
60.	2702279F GRENADIER AMAR SINGH, 16^TH BATTALION THE GRENADIERS	ARMY
61.	15228018H GUNNER SAHADEV MARUTI MORE, REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY / 41^STBATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES(POSTHUMOUS)	ARMY
62.	15504069W SOWAR AMREEK SINGH, THE ARMOURED CORPS / 53^RDBATTALION THE RASHTRIYA RIFLES	ARMY
63.	JC-522085K NAIB SUBEDAR RAM SINGH, 6^TH BATTALION THE DOGRA REGIMENT (POSTHUMOUS)	ARMY
	NAO SENA MEDAL(GALLANTRY)
	LT CDR VIKASH KUMAR NARWAL, 05433-Y	NAVY
	VEER SINGH, CPO CD I, 122676-K	NAVY
	VAYU SENA MEDAL(GALLANTRY)
	SQUADRON LEADER ABHISHEK SINGH TANWAR, (28211) FLYING PILOT	AIR FORCE
	SQUADRON LEADER BHAVESH KUMAR DUBEY, (29775) ADMINISTRATION / AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER	AIR FORCE

The President has also awarded 28 Mention-in-Despatches to Army & Para Military personnel for their significant contributions in different military operations which include five for ‘Operation Meghdoot’, 22 for ‘Operation Rakshak’ and one for ‘Operation Rhino’.

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Gallantry and Other Decorations for Coast Guard Personnel

On the occasion of Independence Day, the President of India has awarded one President’s Tatrakshak Medal (PTM) and five Tatrakshak Medals (TM) to the 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 Gurupdesh Singh, TM (0083-M)

TATRAKSHAK MEDAL (GALLANTRY)
· Commandant Radhakrishna Rajesh Nambiraj (0568-P)
· Kuldeep Pradhan Yantrik (P) (08156-Q)

TATRAKSHAK MEDAL (MERITORIOUS SERVICE)
· DIG Mohammand Abu Thalha (0068-D)
· DIG Mohammad Atique Warsi (0206-Q)
· DIG Sanjeev Dewan (0152-S)

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 onwards.