Shaurya Chakra

Shaurya Chakra


Shaurya Chakra and its ribbon, the third highest peacetime decoration of India
TypeMedal
Awarded forAwarded for gallantry otherwise than in the face of the enemy.[1]
CountryIndia Republic of India
Presented byIndia Republic of India
Eligibility
  • 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 forces.
  • Members of the Nursing Services of the Armed Forces.
  • Civilian Citizens of either sex in all walks of life and members of Police Forces including Central Para-Military Forces and Railway protection Force.[1]
Post-nominalsSC
StatusCurrently Awarded
Established1952; 72 years ago (1952)
First awarded1952
Last awarded2021
Total awarded posthumously627
Total recipients2122 (As of 2023)[2]
Precedence
Next (higher) Ati Vishisht Seva Medal[3]
Equivalent Vir Chakra[3]
Next (lower) Yudh Seva Medal[3]

The Shaurya Chakra (lit. 'Wheel of Gallantry') 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.

  1. ^ a b "The Official Home Page of the Indian Army". Indianarmy.gov.in. Retrieved 2019-10-03.
  2. ^ "Awardees | Gallantry Awards". gallantryawards.gov.in. Retrieved Feb 20, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c "Precedence Of Medals". indianarmy.nic.in/. Indian Army. Retrieved 9 September 2014.