On the eve of Republic Day 2025, the Union Home Ministry has announced the prestigious President's Medal to four IPS officers from Madhya Pradesh and Meritorious Service Awards to 17 other officers and employees. However, no officers from the state received the Gallantry Award (Veerta Medal) this year. These awards would be given on Agust 15.
Among those honored in the Correctional Service, one officer received the President's Medal, and five others were recognized with the Meritorious Service Award. Some of the awardees include ADG Makrand Deuskar, Ruchivardhan Mishra, Himani Khanna, DIG Birendra Kumar Singh, Shailendra Singh Chauhan, and Rakesh Khakha. It's important to note that at the time the award proposals were sent, these officers held junior positions, but they have since been promoted to higher ranks, including IG, DIG, and SP.
Every year, on August 15 and January 26, the Central Government presents Gallantry Medals, Police Service Medals, and Commendable Service Medals to officers and employees associated with the Police and Home Guard Service. The announcement for this year’s awards was made on January 25. In total, 21 officers and employees from Madhya Pradesh were selected to receive medals from the President in recognition of their dedicated service before Republic Day.
