President Droupadi Murmu approved 127 gallantry awards and 40 distinguished service awards on August 14, 2025.
Operation Sindoor personnel have received 16 Shaurya Chakras, 15 Vir Chakras, 4 Kirti Chakras and numerous Sena, Nao Sena, and Vayu Sena Medals.
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) won 23 gallantry medals, the highest among Central Armed Police Forces.
These include 3 Shaurya Chakras and 20 gallantry medals for valour in Jammu & Kashmir and anti-Maoist operations.
BSF Sub-Inspector Mohd Imteyaj and Constable Deepak Chingakham were posthumously awarded the Vir Chakra for exceptional courage and leadership.
Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medals went to top military leaders like Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai and Air Marshals Narmdeshwar Tiwari, Nagesh Kapoor, Jeetandra Mishra, and A.K. Bharti.