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The President's Police Medal is awarded to members of law enforcement in India for either gallantry or distinguished service ¹³. These medals are typically announced on significant national holidays like Republic Day and Independence Day.

Recent Awards and Recipients

For Republic Day 2026, a total of 982 individuals were awarded the President's Police Medals, Fire Service Medals, and Correctional Service Awards ². These awards recognize both Distinguished Service (PSM) and Meritorious Service (MSM) ².

Specific examples from the Republic Day 2026 awards include ⁵:

• President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service
• Police Medal for Meritorious Service
• Fire Service Medal for Meritorious Service

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in India is responsible for these awards, which cover various services including Police, Fire, Correctional Services, Home Guards, and Civil Defence ⁴.

Historical Context

The President's Police Medal was established on March 1, 1951, and was originally known as the President's Police and Fire Service Medal ¹³. Over the years, the scope has expanded to include other related services.

Breakdown of Awards (Example from Independence Day 2023)

While the 2026 Republic Day list provides overall numbers, a previous announcement for Independence Day 2023 gives a more detailed breakdown of the types of awards ⁶:

• A total of 954 Police personnel were awarded Police Medals ⁶.
• President's Police Medal for Gallantry (PPMG): Awarded to 1 CRPF personnel ⁶.
• Police Medal for Gallantry (PMG): Awarded to 229 personnel ⁶.
• President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service: Awarded to various personnel ⁶.
• Police Medal for Meritorious Service: Awarded to various personnel ⁶.

The full list of awardees, categorized by force and state, is often published by official government sources ⁸.