President approves conferment of Jeevan Raksha Padak Series of Awards-2025

**Executive Summary** The President of India has approved the conferment of the Jeevan Raksha Padak Series of Awards – 2025 to 30 individuals for meritorious acts of human nature in saving lives. The awards are divided into three categories: Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak (6 recipients), Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak (6 recipients), and Jeevan Raksha Padak (18 recipients). Six awards are being conferred posthumously. The awards are effective as of January 25th, 2026. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Award Overview:** * Jeevan Raksha Padak Series of Awards are given for meritorious acts of a human nature in saving someone's life. * Persons of all walks of life are eligible for these awards, even posthumously. * The award consists of a Medal, a Certificate signed by the Union Home Minister, and a lump sum Monetary Allowance. * The award is presented to the awardees by the respective Union Ministries/Organizations/State Government to which the awardee belongs. * **Award Categories and Recipients:** * **Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak (6):** * Shri Manohar Singh Chouhan (Posthumous), Madhya Pradesh * Shri Rajendra Prasad Mishra, Madhya Pradesh * Shri P S Gowrisankar Raja (Posthumous), Tamil Nadu * Naik Ashutosh Biswas (Posthumous), Ministry of Defence * Shri Deepak Kumar (Posthumous), Ministry of Defence * Naib Subedar Manjeet (Posthumous), Ministry of Defence * **Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak (6):** * Shri Sumit Yadav, NCT Delhi * Shri Wasim Ahmad Ganie, Jammu & Kashmir * Shri Mohammed Shamil C, Kerala * Shri Joseph Lalnunmawia, Mizoram * Shri Saumyaranjan Behera, Ministry of Defence * Sepoy Shwensinlo Semp (Posthumous), Ministry of Defence * **Jeevan Raksha Padak (18):** * Shri K Ummer Farooqe, Andaman And Nicobar Islands * Shri Netala Madhu, Andhra Pradesh * Shri Potluri Krishnanjaneyulu, Andhra Pradesh * Shri Dharan Preet Singh, Jammu & Kashmir * Shri Pawan Singh, Jammu & Kashmir * Shri Rahul Saini, Jammu & Kashmir * Shri Jayesh T J, Kerala * Master Akash K P, Kerala * Master Harshik Mohan, Kerala * Master Rithunandh C, Kerala * Master Vaishak K, Kerala * Master Yadhunandh C, Kerala * Shri Mohammed Bathisha P N, Lakshadweep * Smt. Rupali Prataprao Kadam, Maharashtra * Ms. Laldinkimi, Mizoram * Shri Inderjeet Singh, Punjab * Shri Kadu Ram Meena, Border Road Organization * Major Vishavdeep Singh Attri, Ministry of Defence **Impact Analysis** **Award Recipients:** * **Impact:** Recognition and honor for their act of bravery in saving a life. They will receive a Medal, a Certificate signed by the Union Home Minister, and a monetary allowance. * **Action Required:** Awardees (or their families in posthumous cases) will need to coordinate with the respective Union Ministries/Organizations/State Government to receive the award. **Union Home Minister:** * **Impact:** Responsible for signing and issuing certificates of the Award to recipients. * **Action Required:** The Union Home Minister must sign the Award certificates **Union Ministries/Organizations/State Governments:** * **Impact:** Responsible for presenting the awards to the awardees who belong to their respective domain. * **Action Required:** To coordinate the presentation ceremony and ensure the awards are properly given to the awardees or their families.

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