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Government of India
Ministry of Defence
15-March-2016 13:21 IST
Gallantry Awards for Exemplary Courage

Details of gallantry awards conferred to soldiers for the gallantry during war and peace time and the monetary allowance provided by the Government of India for these awards are as under:-

Sl. No.

Gallantry Awards

Monetary Allowance

(Per Month)

1.

Param Vir Chakra

Rs.10,000/-

2.

Ashoka Chakra

Rs.6,000/-

3.

Mahavir Chakra

Rs.5,000/-

4.

Kirti Chakra

Rs.4,500/-

5.

Vir Chakra

Rs.3,500/-

6.

Shaurya Chakra

Rs.3,000/-

7.

Sena Medal / Nao Sena Medal / Vayu Sena Medal.

Rs.1,000/-

 

This information was given by Defence Minister Shri Manohar Parrikar in a written reply to Shri Tarun Vijay in Rajya Sabha today.

 

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