param vir chakra

Few know that Param Vir Chakra, India’s highest military decoration, was designed by a woman. Lost in the pages of history, Eve Yvonne Maday de Maros (who changed her name to Savitribai Khanolkar) was just 19 when she ran away to India.

Recognising Captain Salaria’s bravery and commitment during the Congo Crises of 1961, the Indian government posthumously awarded him India’s highest wartime military decoration.

On his 102nd birth anniversary, we remember Naik Jadunath Singh of the Indian Army, for without whose selflessness and gallantry, the Battle of Naushera would have probably charted a very different course in history.

Fighting in all of India's wars, Ladakh Scouts are among the most decorated units of the Indian Army, racking up a staggering 605 military honours and medals!

Awarded the Maha Vir Chakra, Captain Anuj Nayyar secured Peak 4875 in a manner that etched his name him alongside some of India’s greatest Kargil heroes.

These distinguished soldiers are heroes of the Kargil War-India's only 2 serving Param Vir Chakra Awardees.

Despite the bullet burning a hole in his chest, he did not let the pain overpower his next move. Snatching the rifle from the militant, the Major shot him dead. Even as he felt his own demise near, he continued to shout orders and command his soldiers.

One of India’s only three living winners of the Param Vir Chakra, Bana Singh was responsible for giving the Indian army a crucial edge in the Siachen Standoff of 1987.

Actor Siddharth Malhotra will be portraying the role of Captain Vikram Batra, the legendary Sher Shah of Kargil, in an upcoming biopic.

Previously, the recipients of Vir Chakra, Ashok Chakra, Kirti Chakra and Shaurya Chakra awardees, along with the widows of posthumous gallantry awardees were entitled to lifelong free rail travel in 1st AC Class/2nd AC Class, who could take along one companion.