India’s highest civilian life-saving award, instituted in 1961, honours exceptional bravery in saving lives during incidents such as accidents, drowning, fires, natural calamities and mine rescues; it can be awarded posthumously to any person.
News: 12 rat miners were conferred the Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak for their bravery during the Silkyara Tunnel Rescue Operation, Uttarakhand.
About
- India’s highest civilian life-saving award.
- One of the three Jeevan Raksha Padak awards.
- Instituted: 1961.
- Objective: Honour exceptional courage and humanity in saving another person's life.
Categories
- Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak – Highest
- Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak
- Jeevan Raksha Padak
Coverage
- Awarded for life-saving acts during: Drowning, Accidents, Fire, Electrocution, Natural calamities, Mine rescue operations
Eligibility
- Persons of either sex and from all walks of life.
- Can be awarded posthumously.
Selection
- Recommendations considered by the Awards Committee.
- Must be considered within 2 calendar years of the life-saving act.