Defence Investiture 2026: 7 Kirti Chakras, Shaurya for Prashar
Why in the news
President Droupadi Murmu presided over the Defence Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday, 8 June 2026, handing out gallantry honours to personnel of the armed forces, central armed police forces and state police.
Key facts
- The ceremony took place at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi on 8 June 2026.
- Kirti Chakra: 7 awards, of which 2 were posthumous.
- Vir Chakra: 15 awards, of which 3 were posthumous.
- Shaurya Chakra: 29 awards, of which 1 was posthumous.
- Lt Cdr Suraj Prashar, a Marine Commando, was honoured with the Shaurya Chakra for his part in Operation Chuntawadi, a joint anti-terror operation carried out in Bandipora district in November 2024.
| Award | Number conferred | Posthumous |
|---|---|---|
| Kirti Chakra | 7 | 2 |
| Vir Chakra | 15 | 3 |
| Shaurya Chakra | 29 | 1 |
About the gallantry awards
- The Kirti Chakra is the second-highest peacetime gallantry award, while the Shaurya Chakra ranks third in the peacetime order.
- The Vir Chakra is given for bravery in the face of the enemy, in combat conditions.
- The honours were presented to personnel from the Army, Navy, Air Force, central armed police forces and police.
Exam angle
- Remember the counts in order: 7 Kirti, 15 Vir, 29 Shaurya.
- Know the peacetime order: Ashoka Chakra, Kirti Chakra, Shaurya Chakra.
- Operation Chuntawadi (Bandipora, November 2024) is a likely static-GK question.