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HM Annual Awards, Medals for Special Operations, Antarik Suraksha, Utkrisht Seva
Ministry of Home Affairs constitutes Annual Medals and Padak for Police, Armed Police special operations, Antarik Suraksha, Utkrisht & Ati-Utkrisht Seva Medal
The Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh has approved the institution of "Home Minister's Special Operation Medal".
Police Officers of States & Union Territories, Central Police Organisations (CPOs), Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Security Organisation involved in Special Operations will be eligible for Home Minister’s Special Operation Medal.
The Union Home Ministry has also instituted three more Medals
Antarik Suraksha Medal,
Asadharan Aashuchan Padak,
Utkrisht & Ati-Utkrisht Seva Medal.
These Medals will be awarded annually;
The HM's Special Operation Medal and Asadharan Aashuchan Padak will be awarded on 15th August coinciding with the Independence Day.
The Antarik Suraksha Medal and Utkrisht & Ati-Utkrisht Seva Medal will be announced on 26th January to mark the Republic Day.
