Awards AppointmentsFriday, 14 August 2026·The Hindu - National
Independence Day 2026: 1,057 personnel get Gallantry and Service Medals from MHA
On 14 August 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs announced 1,057 Gallantry and Service Medals for police, fire, home guard, civil defence and correctional services personnel.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 14 August 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs announced 1,057 Gallantry and Service Medals for personnel from the Police, Fire, Home Guard & Civil Defence and Correctional Services on the occasion of Independence Day 2026.
Key specifics
- Total awards announced: 1,057 personnel on Independence Day 2026.
- Gallantry awards: 301 Medal for Gallantry (GM), including 272 police personnel and 29 fire service personnel.
- Distinguished service awards: 92 President’s Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM).
- Meritorious service awards: 664 Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM).
- Regional distribution includes 197 awardees from Left Wing Extremism-affected areas, 51 from Jammu & Kashmir, and 12 from the northeast.
Exam lens
Awards and honours question type: number-based MCQ, Medal for Gallantry, President’s Medal for Distinguished Service, Medal for Meritorious Service, Ministry of Home Affairs, 14 August 2026.