Bhubaneswar:28th Aug 2025: On the occasion of Independence Day, 1,090 people will be honored with service medals for their notable contributions in various fields.
In the fields of Police, Fire Service, Home Guard, and Civil Defense, Gallantry and Service Medals will be awarded.
233 persons will receive Gallantry Medals, while 99 persons will be honored with the President’s Distinguished Service Medal.
758 persons will be awarded the Meritorious Service Medal.
From Odisha, 9 persons will receive the Gallantry Medal:
One Sub-Inspector and one Constable,
Two OPF personnel,
One Havildar,
Four Commandos.
In addition, Rabindra Kumar Panda and Commandant Naresh Kumar Patel will be awarded the Distinguished Service Medal.
A total of 11 officers from Odisha will receive the Meritorious Service Medal.