President confers Maha Vir Chakra, Kirti Chakra, five Vir Chakras and six Shaurya Chakras
New Delhi, 23 November (H.S): President Ram Nath Kovind, who is the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, conferred one Maha Vir Chakra (posthumous), one Kirti Chakra (posthumous), five Vir Chakras, including four posthumous and six Shaurya Chakras, including one posthumous, to the personnel of Armed Forces and Indian Coast Guard during Defence Investiture Ceremony (Phase-3) at Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi in the morning of November 23, 2021. The Gallantry awards were given to the personnel for displaying conspicuous gallantry, indomitable courage and extreme devotion to duty.
The President also conferred 14 Param Vishisht Seva Medals, two Uttam Yudh Seva Medals and 23 Ati Vishisht Seva Medals for distinguished service of exceptional order.
