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|16|Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL)|Chandigarh|
|17|Combat Vehicles Research & Development
Establishment (CVRDE)|Chennai|
|18|Defence Electronics Applications Laboratory (DEAL)|Dehradun|
|19|Instruments Research & Development Establishment
(IRDE)|Dehradun|
|20|Centre for Fire, Explosives & Environment Safety
(CFEES)|Delhi|
|21|Defence Institute of Physiology & Allied Sciences
(DIPAS)|Delhi|
|22|Defence Institute of Psychological Research (DIPR)|Delhi|
|23|Defence Terrain Research Laboratory (DTRL)|Delhi|
|24|Institute of Nuclear Medicines & Allied Sciences (INMAS)|Delhi|
|25|Joint Cipher Bureau (JCB)|Delhi|
|26|Laser Science & Technology Centre (LASTEC)|Delhi|
|27|Scientific Analysis Group (SAG)|Delhi|
||Solid State Physics Laboratory (SSPL)|Delhi|
|28|Defence Research & Development Establishment
(DRDE)|Gwalior|
|29|Defence Institute of Bio-Energy Research (DIBER)|Haldwani|
|30|Advanced Systems Laboratory (ASL)|Hyderabad|
|31|Centre for High Energy Systems and Sciences (CHESS)|Hyderabad|
|32|Defence Electronics Research Laboratory (DLRL)|Hyderabad|
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| Sl No | Name of the Laboratory | Establishment Location |
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| 33 | Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL) | Hyderabad |
| 34 | Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL) | Hyderabad |
| 35 | Research Centre Imarat (RCI) | Hyderabad |
| 36 | Defence Laboratory (DL) | Jodhpur |
| 37 | Defence Materials & Stores Research & Development Establishment (DMSRDE) | Kanpur |
| 38 | Naval Physical & Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL) | Kochi |
| 39 | Defence Institute of High-Altitude Research (DIHAR) | Leh |
| 40 | Defence Food Research Laboratory (DFRL) | Mysore |
| 41 | Armaments Research & Development Establishment (ARDE) | Pune |
| 42 | High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL) | Pune |
| 43 | Research & Development Establishment (Engrs) (R&DE[E]) | Pune |
| 44 | Defence Research Laboratory (DRL) | Tezpur |
| 45 | Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL) | Visakhapatnam |
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<mark>PARAM VIR CHAKRA: HIGHEST GALLANTRY AWARD IN INDIA</mark>
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Param Vir Chakra was established on 26 January, 1950. It is the highest Gallantry award in India. It has mostly been awarded posthumously. No doubt it is what every army personnel dreams for. Do you know the meaning of Param Vir Chakra, why it is given, what is eligibility criteria, who was awarded first with PVC, what are the allowances given to the awardees etc.
<mark>Param Vir Chakra or PVC</mark> <mark>is the India's highest military decoration which is awarded for most conspicuous bravery or some daring or pre-eminent act of valour or self sacrifice, in the presence of enemy, whether on land, at sea or in the air. It was introduced on 26 January, 1950 on the first Republic Day. It has mostly been awarded posthumously. It is what every army personnel dreams for. Do you know when Indian army used to work under British Army the highest honour or award given for the bravery to the soldiers was Victoria Cross? Let us study through this article in detail about Param Vir Chakra award, its eligibility criteria, on what basis it is given, who was awarded first with PVC, what are the allowances given to the awardees etc.</mark>
| Param Vir Chakra | |
|---|---|
| Awarded by | **:**Presidentof India |
| Type | **:**Military Award |
| Country | **:**India |
| Status | **:**Active |
| Established | **:**26 January, 1950 |
| Next (higher award) | **:**Bharat Ratna |
| Next (lower) | : Maha Vir Chakra |
| First awarded | **:**3 November, 1947 to Somnath Sharma |
| Last awarded | **:**6 July, 1999 to Vikram Batra |
| Total awarded | **:**21 |
| Posthumous awards | **:**14 |
| 20 Awards from | **:**Indian Army |
| One Award from | **:**Indian Air Force |
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LIST OF PARAM VIR CHAKRA WINNERS
| Name | Unit | Date of action | Conflict | Place of action |
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| Somnath Sharma | 4 Kumaon | 3 November 1947 | Battle of Badgam | Badgam, J & K, India |
| Jadu Nath Singh | 1 Rajput | 6 February 1948 | Indo- Pakistani War of 1947 | Naushera, J & K, India |
| Rama Raghoba Rane | Bombay Sappers | 8 April 1948 | Indo- Pakistani War of 1947 | Naushera, J & K, India |
| Piru Singh Shekhawat | 6 Rajputana Rifles | 17 July 1948 | Indo- Pakistani War of 1947 | Tithwal, J & K, India |
| Karam Singh | 1 Sikh | 13 October 1948 | Indo- Pakistani War of 1947 | Tithwal, J & K, India |
| Gurbachan Singh Salaria | 3/1 Gorkha Rifles | 5 December 1961 | Congo Crisis | Élisabethville, Katanga, Congo |
| Dhan Singh Thapa | 1/8 Gorkha Rifles | 20 October 1962 | Sino- Indian War | Ladakh, J & K, India |
| Joginder Singh Sahnan | 1 Sikh | 23 October 1962 | Sino- Indian War | Tongpen La, NEFA, India |
| Shaitan Singh | 13 Kumaon | 18 November 1962 | Sino- Indian War | Rezang La, J & K, India |
| Abdul Hamid | 4 Grenadiers | 10 September 1965 | Battle of Asal Uttar | Khemkaran, India |
| Ardeshir Burzorji Tarapore | 17 Poona Horse | 15 October 1965 | Battle of Chawinda | Phillora, Sialkot, Pakistan |
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| Name | Unit | Date of action | Conflict | Place of action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Ekka | 14 Guards | 3 December 1971 | Battle of Hilli | Gangasagar, Agartala, India |
| Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon | No. 18 Squadron | 14 December 1971 | Indo- Pakistani War of 1971 | Srinagar, J & K, India |
| Arun Khetarpal | 17 Poona Horse | 16 December 1971 | Battle of Basantar | Barapind- Jarpal, Shakargarh, Pakistan |
| Hoshiar Singh | 3 Grenadiers | 17 December 1971 | Battle of Basantar | Basantar River, Shakargarh, Pakistan |
| Bana Singh | 8 JAK LI | 23 May 1987 | Operation Rajiv | Siachen Glacier, J & K, India |
| Ramaswamy Parameshwaran | 8 Mahar<sup>[d]</sup> | 25 November 1987 | Operation Pawan | Sri Lanka |
| Manoj Kumar Pandey | 1/11 Gorkha Rifles | 3 July 1999 | Operation Vijay | Khaluber /Juber Top, J & K, India |
| Yogendra Singh Yadav | 18 Grenadiers | 4 July 1999 | Battle of Tiger Hill | Tiger Hill, J & K, India |
| Sanjay Kumar | 13 JAK Rifles | 5 July 1999 | Kargil War | Kargil, J & K, India |
| Vikram Batra | 13 JAK Rifles | 5 July 1999 | Operation Vijay | Kargil, J & K, India |
<mark>Important Facts of Param Vir Chakra</mark>
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➢ It is the highest military award conferred to army personals for their acts of extreme bravery, valour, courage or self sacrifice for saving others in front of enemy, whether on land, at sea or in air.
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➢ The decoration is made of gold and it is circular in shape. It has on obverse four replicas of “Indra’s Vajra” embossed around the state emblem in Hindi and English two lotus flowers in middle.
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➢ The decoration is worm on the left breast with a plain purple coloured riband about 3.2 cm in width.
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➢ Major Somnath Sharma of Kumaon regiment was first recipient of this honor posthumously. He got this award due to his performance during the war of 1947 to evict the Pakistan supported intruders in Kashmir.
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➢ Till date only 21 solders have been awarded by this prestigious honor.
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➢ Out of 21, only one Officer from Indian Air Force (Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon) received this medal. All remaining 20 recipients belong to Indian Army.
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➢ The award also carries some Cash or pension of Rs 10,000 for the Officers below the rank of Lieutenant.
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➢ The name of the lady who designed this decoration is Savitri Khanolkar. Major Somnath Sharma who was the first recipient of this award was co-incidentally her Son’s in Law brother.
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➢ Captain Vikram Batra was the last posthumous recipient of this award. He got this award due to this extreme courage and self sacrifice during Kargil War of 1999.
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GALLANTRY AWARDS 2019
<mark>President Ram Nath Kovind</mark> <mark>, who is also the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, has approved 132 Awards to Armed Forces Personnel and members of Paramilitary Forces.</mark>
<mark>The awards include two Kirti Chakras, one Vir Chakra, 14 Shaurya Chakras, eight Bar to Sena Medals (Gallantry), 90 Sena Medals (Gallantry), five Nao Sena Medals (Gallantry), seven Vayu Sena Medals (Gallantry) and five Yudh Seva Medals.</mark>
<mark>The complete list of awardess is as follows:</mark>
Kirti Chakra: -
<mark>1. Sapper Prakash Jadhav, The Corps of Engineers/First Battalion The Rashtriya Rifles (posthumous) - Army</mark>
<mark>2. Shri Harshpal Singh, Dy Commandant - CRPF.</mark>
Vir Chakra: -
<mark>1.</mark> <mark>Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman</mark> <mark>, Flying (Pilot) - Air Force.</mark>
Shaurya Chakra: -
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Lieutenant Colonel Ajay Singh Kushwah, The Jammu And Kashmir Rifles/3rd Battalion The Rashtriya Rifles - Army.
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Major Vibhuti Shankar Dhoundiyal, The Corps of Electronic and Mechanical Engineers/55th Battalion the Rashtriya Rifles (posthumous) - Army.
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Captain Maheshkumar Bhure, The Corps of Engineers/34th Battalion the Rashtriya Rifles Army
<mark>4. Lance Naik Sandeep Singh, 4th Battalion the Parachute Regiment (special Forces)</mark> (posthumous)- Army
<mark>5. Sepoy Brajesh Kumar, The Punjab Regiment/22nd Battalion the Rashtriya Rifles</mark> (posthumous) - Army.
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Sepoy Hari Singh, The Grenadiers/55th Battalion the Rashtriya Rifles (posthumous) - Army.
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Rifleman Ajveer Singh Chauhan, 6th Battalion the Garhwal Rifles - Army.
<mark>8. Rifleman Shive Kumar, The Jammu And Kashmir Light Infantry/31st Battalion the Rashtriya</mark> Rifles (posthumous) - Army.
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Amit Singh Rana - Navy.
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Shri Sable Dnyaneshwar Shriram, Constable - CRPF.
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Shri Zaker Hussain, Constable - CRPF.
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Shri Ashiq Hussain Malik, Special Police Official (posthumous) - MHA.
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Shri Subash Chander, Head Constable - J&K MHA.
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Shri Imran Hussain Tak, Sub Inspector (posthumous) - MHA.
Bar to Sena Medal (gallantry):-
<mark>1. Colonel Ashutosh Sharma, Sena Medal Brigade of The Guards/21st Battalion the Rashtriya</mark> Rifles - Army.
<mark>2. Major K Naveen Reddy, Sena Medal the Corps of Engineers/42nd Battalion the Rashtriya</mark> Rifles - Army.
<mark>3. Major Sagar Prakash Pardeshi, Sena Medal the Armoured Corps/22nd Battalion the</mark> Rashtriya Rifles - Army.
<mark>4. Major Tasou Prao, Sena Medal the Jammu And Kashmir Rifles/3rd Battalion the Rashtriya</mark> Rifles - Army.
<mark>5. Major Md Sahwaj Alam, Sena Medal the Assam Regiment/42nd Battalion the Rashtriya Rifles</mark> Army.
<mark>6. Major Kaustubh Prakashkumar Rane, Sena Medal the Garhwal Rifles/36th Battalion the</mark> Rashtriya Rifles (posthumous) - Army.
<mark>7. Major Manish Kumar Singh, Sena Medal the Engineer Regiment/53rd Battalion the Rashtriya</mark> Rifles - Army.
<mark>8. Sepoy Sunil Kumar, Sena Medal 20th Battalion the Jat Regiment - Army.</mark>
Sena Medal(gallantry):-
<mark>9. Lieutenant Colonel Rajesh Choudhary 3rd Battalion the Parachute Regiment (special Forces)</mark> - Army.
<mark>10. Lieutenant Colonel Bhagwan Singh Bisht The Parachute Regiment/31st Battalion the</mark> Rashtriya Rifles - Army.
<mark>11. Lieutenant Colonel Punyabachi Mohanty 9th Battalion the Parachute Regiment (special</mark> Forces) - Army.
<mark>12. Lieutenant Colonel Mohammad Raza Israil 9th Battalion the Parachute Regiment (special</mark> Forces) - Army.
<mark>13. Lieutenant Colonel Amrendra Prasad Dwivedi The Assam Regiment/42nd Battalion the</mark> Rashtriya Rifles - Army.
- Lieutenant Thaiba Simon First Battalion the Parachute Regiment (special Forces) - Army.
<mark>15. Major Sandeep Washisht The Parachute Regiment/31st Battalion the Rashtriya Rifles -</mark> Army.
- Major Jaswinder Singh, The Punjab Regiment/53rd Battalion the Rashtriya Rifles - Army.
<mark>17. Major Vikas Katoch, The Jammu And Kashmir Rifles/52nd Battalion the Rashtriya Rifles -</mark> Army.
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- Major Revinder Bhakher, 9th Battalion the Parachute Regiment (special Forces) - Army.