Centre Honours 490 For Policing Excellence
The awardees include 14 officers of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI): Reports
NEW DELHI: A total of 490 personnel from state police forces, Union territories, Central Armed Police Forces and Central Police Organisations were awarded the Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak on Saturday to recognise excellence in operations, investigations, intelligence and forensic science.
The awardees include 14 officers of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), officials said.
The medal, instituted through a Union home ministry notification on February 1, 2024, recognises outstanding professional performance and seeks to encourage high standards among police and security personnel.
It covers personnel serving in state police forces, security organisations, intelligence wings, the National Security Guard, Assam Rifles and other Central agencies.
The awards recognise excellence in operations, outstanding investigative work, exceptional performance, daring intelligence service and meritorious contributions to forensic science.
"The medal is given to recognise excellent work, promote high professional standards and boost the morale of the concerned official/officer," the home ministry said.
The awards are announced annually on October 31 to coincide with the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.