President's Tatrakshak Medal
The President's Tatrakshak Medal is an Indian military decoration, awarded for selfless devotion, distinguished and meritorious service in Indian Coast Guard. It is conferred by the President of India every year on the occasion of national celebrations, Independence Day and Republic Day. It is being presented to the Indian Armed Forces since January 26, 1990, a few years later the Constitution of India came into existence.[1][2][3]
President's Tatrakshak Medal | |
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Awarded by President of India | |
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Type | Medal |
Eligibility | Indian Coast Guard |
Awarded for | Conspicuous gallantry, selfless devotion, distinguished and meritorious service |
Status | Active |
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Established | January 26, 1990 |
First awarded | January 26, 1990 |
Last awarded | January 26, 2020 |
History
The President's Tatrakshak Medal (PTM) is given by the president of India[4] while Tatrakshak Medal (TM) is generally given by the defense minister of India.[5]. These are two highest awards conferred to coast guards. It was originally established on 7 June 1989 to honour and encourage selfless devotion of the coast guard personnels. However, the first award was conferred on 26 January 1990 and the last award was given on the Republic day 2020.[6][7]
References
- "President awards medals for Meritorious Service to Indian Coast Guard personnel".
- "President approves Tatrakshak medals to Indian Coast Guard personnel".
- "Five ICG personnel get Tatrakshak medals".
- "Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman to be conferred with Vir Chakra on I-Day".
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- Central Police Organisations. 2005. ISBN 9788177649031.
- Darpan, Pratiyogita (February 2007). "Pratiyogita Darpan".