Which awards are presented during the republic day parade?

Unveiling Excellence: Which Awards Are Presented During the Republic Day Parade?, It is on the day of Indian Republic Day that some of the most prestigious awards and honors are declared. Beginning with gallantry awards, distinguished service medals have commemorated extremely meritorious contributions of both civilians and armed forces personnel in acknowledgment of their valor and pride for the nation.

Section	Details
Introduction	Gives the importance of various awards given during the Republic Day Parade of India.
Gallantry Awards	It includes Ashoka Chakra, Kirti Chakra, and Shaurya Chakra that represent acts of bravery and self-sacrifice.
Children Bravery Awards	The National Bravery Awards are awarded to children who display exceptional acts of bravery.
Other Recognitions	It gives a rundown of most the numerous awards for meritorious services in areas as diverse as cultural and technological advancements.
Conclusion	These awards have assumed a significant role in recognizing excellence and bravery across the land of India.

Significance of Republic Day: Republic Day in India commemorates the adoption of the Constitution on January 26, 1950, marking the transition of the nation from a dominion to a republic, independent from British rule.

Constitutional Transition: On this day, the Constitution of India replaced the Government of India Act 1935, becoming the supreme legal document, guiding the governance and principles of the nation.

Historical Connection: The choice of January 26 as Republic Day holds historical importance, being the day in 1930 when the Indian National Congress declared the Declaration of Indian Independence.

Adoption of the Constitution: The Indian Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution on November 26, 1949, and it officially came into effect on January 26, 1950, establishing India as a sovereign republic.

Honours System: Republic Day is also associated with the Indian honours system, recognizing individuals for their exceptional contributions to the Republic of India through various categories of awards and decorations.

Award Categories	Description
Civilian Awards
Bharat Ratna	Highest civilian award recognizing exceptional service or performance in any field.
Padma Awards	Instituted in 1954, presented in three categories: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri.
Military Awards
Wartime Gallantry Awards	Param Vir Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra, Vir Chakra for acts of bravery during wartime.
Peacetime Gallantry Awards	Ashoka Chakra, Kirti Chakra, Shaurya Chakra for acts of gallantry during peacetime.
Wartime/Peacetime Service Awards	Sena Medal (Army), Nau Sena Medal (Navy), Vayu Sena Medal (Air Force).
Wartime Distinguished Awards	Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal, Uttam Yudh Seva Medal, Yudh Seva Medal.
Peacetime Distinguished Awards	Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Vishisht Seva Medal.
Other National Awards
Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence	Acknowledges exceptional work by Indian Civil Servants.
Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar	National Award for disaster management.
Sardar Patel National Unity Award	Recognizes contributions to promote national unity and integrity.
Champions of Change	Recognized by Swachh Bharat Mission and NITI Aayog.
Women
Nari Shakti Puraskar	Honors contributions of women, instituted in 1999.
Children
Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar	National Children’s Award for Exceptional Achievement.
National Bal Shree Honour	Honors achievements of children.
Science and Technology
Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize	Recognizes excellence in science and technology.
Medicine
Dr. B. C. Roy Award	Highest award in the field of medicine, instituted in 1962.
Literature
Jnanpith Award	Highest literary honor in India.
Sahitya Akademi Award	Recognizes literary excellence.
Sahitya Akademi Fellowship	Fellowship for significant literary contributions.
Saraswati Samman	Recognizes outstanding literary work.
Vyas Samman	Honors outstanding contributions to Hindi literature.
Bhasha Samman	Award for the contribution to the languages.
Sahitya Akademi Translation Prize	Award for translation in literary works.
Ananda Coomarswamy Fellowship	Fellowship for research in Indian art and culture.
Premchand Fellowship	Fellowship for promoting Hindi literature.
Sports
National Sports Awards	Includes Khel Ratna, Arjuna Award, Dhyan Chand Award, Dronacharya award, and more.
Adventure
Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award	Recognizes achievements in the field of adventure.
Cinema and Arts
National Film Awards	Recognizes excellence in Indian cinema.
Dadasaheb Phalke Award	Highest award in Indian cinema.
Particular Awards
Police Awards	President’s Police Medal for Gallantry, Police Medal for Gallantry, President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service, Police Medal for Meritorious Service.
Home Guard and Civil Defence Awards	President’s Home Guard and Civil Defence Medal for Gallantry, Home Guard and Civil Defence Medal for Gallantry, President’s Home Guard and Civil Defence for Distinguished Service, Home Guard and Civil Defence Medal for Meritorious Service.
Fire Services Awards	President’s Fire Services Medal for Gallantry, Fire Services Medal for Gallantry, President’s Fire Services Medal for Distinguished Service, Fire Services Medal for Meritorious Service.
Correctional Services Awards	President’s Correctional Services Medal for Gallantry, Correctional Services Medal for Gallantry, President’s Correctional Services Medal for Distinguished Service, Correction Service Medal for Meritorious Service.
Coast Guard Awards	President’s Tatrakshak Medal for Gallantry, Tatrakshak Medal for Gallantry, President’s Tatrakshak Medal for Distinguished Service, Tatrakshak Medal for Meritorious Service.
Bravery	National Bravery Award, Bharat Award, Sanjay Chopra Award, Geeta Chopra Award, Bapu Gaidhani Award, Jeevan Raksha Padak Series of Awards