Delhi, 18th Aug 2025: On the occasion of Independence Day, 1,090 individuals were awarded medals for their outstanding services in various fields.
In the Police, Fire Service, Home Guard, and Civil Defence sectors, medals for gallantry and service were conferred.
233 people received Gallantry Medals.
99 people were awarded the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service.
758 people received the Meritorious Service Medal.
From Odisha, 9 individuals were honored with Gallantry Medals, including one SI, one constable, two OPF personnel, one havildar, and four commandos.
Additionally, Rabindra Kumar Panda and Commandant Naresh Kumar Patel were awarded the Distinguished Service Medal.
A total of 11 people from Odisha received the Meritorious Service Medal.
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