ASHOKA CHAKRA
Instituted
on 04 Jan 1952 and renamed on 27 Jan 1967 to recognize the most conspicuous
bravery or some act of daring or pre-eminent act of valor or self-sacrifice
otherwise than in the face of the enemy.
Design
of the Medal and Ribbon
Medal: Circular in shape, one and three eighth inches in
diameter with rims on both sides and will be of gold-gilt. On the
obverse, it shall have embossed a replica of Ashoka's Chakra in the centre
surrounded by a lotus wreath. On its reverse shall be embossed the words
"Ashoka Chakra" both in Hindi and English, the two versions being
separated by two lotus flowers.
Ribbon: Green colour ribbon divided into two equal
segments by an orange vertical line.
Bar: If a recipient of the Chakra again performs such
an act of gallantry as would have made him or her eligible to receive the
Chakra, such further act of gallantry shall be recognised by a Bar to be
attached to the riband by which the Chakra is suspended and, for every
subsequent act of gallantry, an additional Bar shall be added. For every
such Bar, a replica of the Chakra in miniature shall be added to the riband
when worn alone.
Personnel Eligible: The following categories of personnel shall be
eligible for the Chakra :-
a. Officers,
men and women of all ranks of the Army, the Navy and the Air Force, of any of
the Reserve Forces, of the Territorial Army, Militia and of any other lawfully
constituted Armed Forces.
b. Members
of the Nursing Services of the Armed Forces.
c. Civilian
citizens of either sex in all walks of life and members of Police Forces
including Central Para-Military Forces and Railway Protection Force.
Conditions of Eligibility: The Chakra is awarded for most conspicuous bravery or some act
of daring or pre-eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice otherwise than in the
face of the enemy. The decoration may be awarded posthumously.Monetary
Allowance. Rs. 1400/- and each bar to the decoration will
carry the same amount of monetary allowance as admissible to the original award
with effect from 01.02.1999.
Exp:56%
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