ON THE occasion of Republic Day 2023, as many as 47 personnel have been awarded the President’s Fire Service Medals for distinguished service, according to an official release.

Out of these, Fire Service Medal for Gallantry is awarded to two personnel for their act of valour and gallantry, the release said. President’s Fire Service Medal for Distinguished Service is awarded to seven personnel and Fire Service Medal for Meritorious Service is awarded to 38 personnel for their respective distinguished and meritorious records of service, it said. In addition, 55 personnel are also awarded President’s Home Guard and Civil Defence Medals for distinguished and meritorious services. Of these, one person is awarded Gallantry Medal for his act of valour and gallantry, it added.

29 CBIC officers to receive Presidential awards: AS MANY as 29 officers and staff of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC), Department of Revenue of the Finance Ministry are set to receive the Presidential awards on the eve of Republic Day on Wednesday. Every year, the officers and staff of CBIC are considered for Presidential Award of Appreciation Certificates and Medals for ‘Exceptionally Meritorious Service rendered at the Risk of Life’.