Program brief
| Form of support | Cash, paid into the bank account |
|---|---|
| Level | Central |
| Run by | Ministry Of Home Affairs |
| Field | Social welfare & Empowerment |
| How to apply | Offline |
Contents of this entry
Overview
The scheme aims to honour exceptional and conspicuous acts of gallantry. Through this scheme, medals, a Presidential scroll, and monthly monetary allowances are provided to eligible service personnel.
The scheme “Gallantry Medal, PMG/GM” has been implemented by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. It aims to recognise acts of gallantry and exceptional courage. Through this scheme, gallantry medals, a Presidential scroll, and monetary allowances are provided to eligible personnel of Police, Fire, Correctional, Home Guard, and Civil Defence Services. The scheme honours personnel who display conspicuous or rare gallant acts in saving life and property, preventing crime, arresting criminals, or preventing the escape of prisoners. The level of risk involved is assessed with due regard to the duties and obligations of the officer. The scheme covers two categories of awards, namely the President’s Medal for Gallantry and the Medal for Gallantry. There is no fixed quota for the number of awardees.
Ceremony Details The medals are announced on the occasions of Republic Day and Independence Day.
Further facts from the listing
| Scheme type | Central Sector Scheme |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Individual |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
| Direct Bank Transfer | No |
Benefits
- Monetary Allowance :
- President’s Medal for Gallantry (PMG): Rs. 6,000/- per month.
- Medal for Gallantry (GM): Rs. 2,000/- per month
- Decoration: A scroll signed by the President, along with the medal, is provided.
No. of Awardees: No fixed Quota
Eligibility
- Age
- 18 to 60 years
President’s Medal for Gallantry:
- The applicant should have performed a rare and conspicuous gallant act involving exceptional courage and skill.
- The act should involve saving life or property, preventing crime, arresting criminals, apprehending a prisoner, or preventing a prisoner’s escape.
- The risk incurred by the applicant is assessed with due regard to the obligations and duties of the officer.
- The applicant should be a member of the Police Service, Fire Service, Correctional Service, Home Guard Service, or Civil Defence Service.
Medal for Gallantry:
- The applicant should have performed a conspicuous gallant act of merit.
- The act should involve saving life or property, preventing crime, arresting criminals, apprehending a prisoner, or preventing a prisoner’s escape.
- The risk incurred is assessed with due regard to the official duties of the applicant.
- The applicant should be a member of the Police Service, Fire Service, Correctional Service, Home Guard Service, or Civil Defence Service.
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Application steps
Offline
- Nominations are initiated by the State Government, Union Territory Administration, or the Administrative Controlling Department.
Approving Authority: President of India
Questions and answers
What is the Medal – PMG/GM 2026 is about?
The Gallantry Medal – PMG/GM 2026 is an award by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, to recognise acts of gallantry and exceptional courage by personnel of Police, Fire, Correctional, Home Guard, and Civil Defence Services.
What are the two categories of the medal?
The two categories are:
- President’s Medal for Gallantry (PMG) – for rare and exceptional acts of gallantry.
- Medal for Gallantry (GM) – for conspicuous acts of gallantry of merit.
Who is eligible for the President’s Medal for Gallantry?
The applicant should have performed a rare and conspicuous gallant act involving exceptional courage and skill in saving life or property, preventing crime, arresting criminals, or preventing the escape of prisoners. The applicant must be a member of the relevant services, and the risk taken is assessed with respect to official duties.
Who is eligible for the Medal for Gallantry?
The applicant should have performed a conspicuous gallant act of merit in saving life or property, preventing crime, arresting criminals, or preventing the escape of prisoners, with risk assessed relative to official duties. The applicant must be a member of the Police, Fire, Correctional, Home Guard, or Civil Defence Services.
What benefits do awardees receive?
- PMG: Rs. 6,000/- per month.
- GM: Rs. 2,000/- per month.
- A medal and scroll signed by the President of India.
Is there a quota for the number of awardees?
No, there is no fixed quota for awardees under either category.
Who can nominate a candidate for the medal?
Nominations can be made by the State Government, Union Territory Administration, or the Administrative Controlling Department.
How are nominations selected?
The Central Award Committee at the Ministry of Home Affairs, headed by the Union Home Secretary, reviews and recommends nominations. The final approval is given by the President of India.
When are the awards announced?
The medals are announced on the occasions of Republic Day and Independence Day.
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