President's Tatrakshak Medal

The President's Tatrakshak Medal is an Indian military decoration, awarded for selfless devotion, distinguished and meritorious service in Indian Coast Guard. It is conferred by the President of India every year on the occasion of national celebrations, Independence Day and Republic Day. It is being presented to the Indian Armed Forces since January 26, 1990, a few years later the Constitution of India came into existence.[1][2][3]

President's Tatrakshak Medal
TypeMedal
Awarded forConspicuous gallantry, selfless devotion, distinguished and meritorious service
Country Republic of India
Presented byPresident of India
EligibilityIndian Coast Guard
StatusActive
EstablishedJanuary 26, 1990
First awardedJanuary 26, 1990
Last awardedJanuary 26, 2020

History

The President's Tatrakshak Medal (PTM) is given by the president of India[4] while Tatrakshak Medal (TM) is generally given by the defense minister of India.[5] These are two highest awards conferred to coast guards. It was originally established on 7 June 1989 to honour and encourage selfless devotion of the coast guard personnels. However, the first award was conferred on 26 January 1990 and the last award was given on the Republic day 2020.[6][7]

References
  1. "President awards medals for Meritorious Service to Indian Coast Guard personnel".
  2. "President approves Tatrakshak medals to Indian Coast Guard personnel".
  3. "Five ICG personnel get Tatrakshak medals".
  4. "Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman to be conferred with Vir Chakra on I-Day".
  5. "Tn-Rajnath-Cg Officers (RPT)".
  6. Central Police Organisations. 2005. ISBN 9788177649031.
  7. Darpan, Pratiyogita (February 2007). "Pratiyogita Darpan".
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