Shaurya Chakra
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The Shaurya Chakra is an Indian military decoration awarded for valour, courageous action or self-sacrifice while not engaged in direct action with the enemy. It may be awarded to civilians as well as military personnel, sometimes posthumously. It is third in order of precedence of peacetime gallantry awards and comes after the Ashoka Chakra and the Kirti Chakra. It precedes the Yudh Seva Medal.[total recipients 2094]. [total awarded posthumously is 677].
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Type | Medal |
Awarded for | Awarded for gallantry otherwise than in the face of the enemy.[1] |
Country | Republic of India |
Presented by | Republic of India |
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Post-nominals | SC |
Status | Currently Awarded |
Established | 1952; 72 years ago (1952) |
First awarded | 1952 |
Last awarded | 2021 |
Total awarded posthumously | 627 |
Total recipients | 2122 (As of 2023)[2] |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Ati Vishisht Seva Medal[3] |
Equivalent | Vir Chakra[3] |
Next (lower) | Yudh Seva Medal[3] |
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