9 Apr : President Pratibha Devi Singh Patil on Friday conferred two Kirti Chakras and twenty five Shaurya Chakras to Armed Forces Personnel for their exemplary courage at a solemn ceremony in Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi.
President gave away 15 Param Vishisht Seva Medals, two Kirti Chakras, two Uttam Yuddh Seva Medals, 26 Ati Vishisht Seva medals and 25 Shaurya Chakras, 10 of them posthumously for their valour and courage in fighting terrorists and protecting the unity and the integrity of the nation.
Some of the awards were presented posthumously.
The Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, Defence minister Mr A K Antony and three service chiefs were among those present at the function