It is the Ashoka Chakra award is considered to be the highest peacetime prize for bravery in the face of risk for the civilian or military personnel. It is the award for gallantry similar that of Param Vir Chakra, which is regarded as the most prestigious military honour. This award, known as the Ashoka Chakra was first awarded in 1952 to Lieutenant Flight Subhas Biswas. He was honoured for his incredible bravery and mental strength when landing a flaming, malfunctioning aircraft transporting army veterans. Other recipients of the same year 1952 were Bachittar Singh as well as Narbahadur Thapa.

Since then, each year on January 26 the president of India awards this prize to those who have displayed extraordinary bravery in the face of danger.

Here’s here is the Ashoka Chakra Award winner list for the past five years.

An total of 99 Ashoka Chakra awards have been presented as the highest honors for military bravery during peacetime until 2023. It is the Ashoka Chakra award is also awarded to posthumous recipients in order to honor them to their service to the nation.

Criteria for selection

It is the Ashoka Chakra Award winner’s listis established by evaluating the exceptional courage displayed during any non-combat or combat scenario. The winner of this award could be any military or civilian individuals who are brave enough in willing to risk their lives to ensure the security to the public or public property. This is the reason what makes the Ashoka Chakra award is equivalent to the most prestigious wartime gallantry award that is known as the Param Vir Chakra, which is only awarded to military personnel only.

Style for Ashoka Chakra Medal

It’s a round gold coin with a 1.38 inches in diameter. It holds its Ashoka Chakra at the center. It features a lotus edging around the chakra, with an elegant edge it is hung from a dark green ribbon and a red stripe running through the middle. This is the “Ashoka Chakra” is written on the back of the medal with Devanagari script.

Rewards are awarded to Ashoka Chakra Winner of the Award

The winners of the Ashoka Chakra Award Winners List are presented with the famous Ashoka Chakra medal with a monthly stipend as well as a once-off cash award. Central government officials of India established the stipend every month on 1st February 1999. The allowance has been is increased from to Rs. 15,400 to Rs. 33,264. Furthermore, the winner will be awarded a lump sum of Rs. 2 crore, as per most recent figures for 2022.

FAQ

What were the initial three winners from the Ashoka Chakra Award?

The first recipients in 1952 of the award were Subhas Biswas, Bachittar Singh along with Narbahadur Thapa.

What are the criteria to receive the award?

Anyone, military or civilian both women and men who gives up their lives and is willing to take risks for the good of the nation, without fear of dangers of life is eligible to receive this award.

What date Ashoka Chakra Award was initiated?

It was established in the year 1952.

What date was it used to make an announcement?

It is the Ashok Chakra Award is awarded at the time on Republic Day, 26th January of each year.