Kirti Chakra

Kirti Chakra


Kirti Chakra and its ribbon, the second highest peacetime decoration of India
TypeMedal
Awarded forAwarded for conspicuous gallantry otherwise than in the face of the enemy.
Country India
Presented by President of India
Eligibility
  • Officers, men and women of all ranks of the Army, the Navy and the Air Force, of any of the Reserve Forces, of the Territorial Army, Militia and of any other lawfully constituted forces.
  • Members of the Nursing Services of the Armed Forces.
  • Civilian Citizens of either sex in all walks of life and members of Police Forces including Central Para-Military Forces and Railway protection Force.
Post-nominalsKC
StatusCurrently Awarded
Established1952 (1952)
First award1952
Final award2024
Total awarded posthumously198
Total recipients487 (As of 2024)
Precedence
Next (higher) Param Vishisht Seva Medal
Equivalent Maha Vir Chakra
Next (lower) Padma Shri

The Kirti Chakra (lit. 'Wheel of Glory') is an Indian military decoration awarded for valour, courageous action or self-sacrifice away from the field of battle. It may be awarded to civilians as well as military personnel, including posthumous awards. It is the peacetime equivalent of the Maha Vir Chakra. It is second in order of precedence of peacetime gallantry awards, comes after Ashoka Chakra and before Shaurya Chakra. Before 1967, the award was known as the Ashoka Chakra, Class II.

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