Paramveer Chakra is one of the prestigious award in India given to military personnel for combating the enemy with bravery, taking risks with their lives. Every person on the Paramveer Chakra Winner List receives this award from the honorable President of India. The Param Vir Chakra award was first instituted in the year 1950. It is presented by the president as a recognition of the unwavering contribution of the person towards the nation. The Paraveer Chakra Award was last awarded in the year 1999 to Captain Vikram Batra.
About Paramveer Chakra
Paramveer Chakra signifies the “wheel of ultimate bravery” that speaks about the courageous act of military personnel while combating the enemy. Paramveer Chakra is the highest military decoration for military personnel. This prestigious award is equivalent to the Ashoka Chakra award given to both men and women of any rank from the Army, Air Force, Navy, or reserve forces. All the members from the Paramveer Chakra Winner List receive Rs.3000 per month. Till today, a total of 21 Paramveer Chakra awards have been awarded to the soldiers, and 14 are awarded posthumously. The Paramveer Chakra award is given twice a year, on the date of Republic Day, 26th January, and on the 15th August, Independence Day.
Appearance of Paramveer Chakra award
The Paramveer Chakra is a circular bronze disk of 35 millimeters in diameter. There is the Indian National Emblem graphically represented by the Lion Capital of Ashoka Pillars in the middle of the medal. The Indian National Emblem is surrounded by the four replicas of Indra’s Vajra (thunderbolt, weapon of Lord Indra). On the reverse side of the medal, “Param Vir Chakra” is written across the circumference. The medal is suspended from a deep pink ribbon that has horizontal lines from one end to the other.
Paramveer Chakra Winner List
| Receipients | Date of action | Awarded For |
| Somnath Sharma | 1947 | Battle of Badgam |
| Jadunath Singh | 1948 | Indo-Pakistani War of 1947 |
| Rama Raghoba Rane | 1948 | Indo-Pakistan War of 1947 |
| Piru Singh | 1948 | Indo-Pakistan War of 1947 |
| Karam Singh | 1948 | Indo-Pakistan War of 1947 |
| Gurbachan Singh Salaria | 1961 | Congo Mission |
| Dhan Singh Thapa | 1962 | China-Indian War |
| Joginder Singh | 1962 | China-Indian War |
| Shaitan Singh | 1962 | China-Indian War |
| Abdul Hamid | 1965 | Battle of Asal Uttar against Pakistan Army |
| Ardeshir Tarapore | 1965 | Battle of Chawinda |
| Albert Ekka | 1971 | Battle of Hilli |
| Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon | 1971 | Indo-Pakistan War of 1971 |
| Arun Khetarpal | 1971 | Battle of Basantar |
| Hoshiar Singh Dahiya | 1971 | Battle of Basantar |
| Bana Singh | 1987 | Operation Rajiv |
| Ramaswamy Parameshwaran | 1987 | Operation Pawan |
| Manoj Kumar Pandey | 1999 | Kargil War |
| Yogendra Singh Yadav | 1999 | Battle of Tiger Hill |
| Sanjay Kumar | 1999 | Kargil War |
| Vikram Batra | 1999 | Operation Vijay |
FAQ
Who won the Param Vir Chakra first?
Major Somnath Sharma won the Param Vir Chakra award for the first time.
What is the prize money for this award?
Rs.25 Lakhs cash prize is awarded to the recipients along with Rs.3000 monthly allowance.
Is Paramveer Chakra awarded posthumously?
Yes. The Paramveer Chakra award is given posthumously.
