Sarkari Yojana
Gallantry Medal – PMG/GM
About Gallantry Medal – PMG/GM
The Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, runs “Gallantry Medal – PMG/GM” to honour acts of gallantry and exceptional courage. It awards gallantry medals, a Presidential scroll, and monetary allowances to eligible Police, Fire, Correctional, Home Guard, and Civil Defence Services personnel who show rare or conspicuous bravery in saving life or property, preventing crime, arresting criminals, or stopping a prisoner’s escape — with the level of risk assessed against the officer’s duties and obligations. The scheme has two award categories: the President’s Medal for Gallantry and the Medal for Gallantry, and there is no fixed quota on how many can be awarded. > Ceremony Details: Medals are announced on Republic Day and Independence Day.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Home Affairs
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Gallantry Medal – PMG/GM, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
President's Medal for Gallantry:
The applicant must have performed a rare, conspicuous…
The applicant must have performed a rare, conspicuous act of gallantry involving exceptional courage and skill.
The act must involve saving life or property,…
The act must involve saving life or property, preventing crime, arresting criminals, apprehending a prisoner, or stopping a prisoner's escape.
The risk taken is assessed against the officer's…
The risk taken is assessed against the officer's duties and obligations.
The applicant must belong to the Police, Fire,…
The applicant must belong to the Police, Fire, Correctional, Home Guard, or Civil Defence Service. Medal for Gallantry:
The applicant must have performed a conspicuous, meritorious…
The applicant must have performed a conspicuous, meritorious act of gallantry.
The act must involve saving life or property,…
The act must involve saving life or property, preventing crime, arresting criminals, apprehending a prisoner, or stopping a prisoner's escape.
The risk taken is assessed against the applicant's…
The risk taken is assessed against the applicant's official duties.
The applicant must belong to the Police, Fire,…
The applicant must belong to the Police, Fire, Correctional, Home Guard, or Civil Defence Service.
Benefits Provided
Gallantry Medal – PMG/GM provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Monetary Allowance:
President's Medal for Gallantry (PMG): ₹6,000/- per month.
Medal for Gallantry (GM): ₹2,000/- per month.
Decoration:
A President-signed scroll accompanies the medal. No. of Awardees: No fixed quota.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
The completed form for the nomination
The completed form for the nomination
A Service Certificate/ID card of the nominee
A Service Certificate/ID card of the nominee
A full account describing the act of gallantry
A full account describing the act of gallantry
A report assessing the risk involved
A report assessing the risk involved
A document establishing the nominee's identity
A document establishing the nominee's identity
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Gallantry Medal – PMG/GM through the offline application process outlined below.
Application Process
The nomination process is started by the State Government, the Union Territory Administration, or the Administrative Controlling Department.
Approving Authority: The President of India
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.