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| Tatrakshak Medal | |
|---|---|
| Type | Medal |
| Awarded for | Conspicuous devotion to duty or courage |
| Country |  Republic of India |
| Presented by | President of India |
| Eligibility | Indian Coast Guard |
| Status | Active |
| Established | 7 June 1989 |
| First awarded | 26 January 1990 |
| Last awarded | 26 January 2023 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | President's Tatrakshak Medal |
The Tatrakshak Medal or Coast Guard Medal is an Indian military decoration, awarded for conspicuous devotion to duty or courage in Indian Coast Guard. It is conferred by the President of India every year on the occasion of national celebrations - the Independence Day and the Republic Day.