President Droupadi Murmu has approved the prestigious Jeevan Raksha Padak Series of Awards-2023, honouring 31 persons for their exceptional heroism. These heroes, who came from all walks of life, demonstrated unselfish bravery in saving others’ lives, exhibiting the very essence of human compassion.
Among the awardees, three will receive the highest honour, the Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak, for acts of exceptional and unparalleled courage. Seven will be bestowed with the Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak for their outstanding feats of bravery, while 21 will be awarded the Jeevan Raksha Padak for their courageous interventions.
The Jeevan Raksha Padak series honours people who risk their own lives to save others in difficult situations. From daring rescues from drowning or fires to altruistic acts of protection against accidents or natural calamities, these heroes exemplify the spirit of selflessness and inspire us all.
Importantly, the awards are open to anyone, regardless of background or profession. Even the ultimate sacrifice made in the pursuit of saving another life is recognized through posthumous awards, ensuring no act of bravery goes unnoticed or unrewarded.
President Murmu’s decision to honour these 31 individuals serves as a powerful reminder of the extraordinary courage that exists within our communities. Their stories of heroism are not just testaments to their bravery, but also beacons of hope, inspiring us to reach beyond ourselves and make a difference in the lives of others.
A Closer Look at the Jeevan Raksha Padak Awardees
Aside from the medals and certificates, the stories of the 31 recipients of the renowned Jeevan Raksha Padak Series of Awards-2023 present an engaging narrative of amazing heroism and selflessness. Let’s take a closer look at the winners in each category.
Below are the recipients of the Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak:
| Names | State / Organisation |
|---|---|
| Anthony Vanmawia (Posthumous) | Mizoram |
| Melody Lalremruati (Posthumous) | Mizoram |
| Sooraj R (Posthumous) | Central Reserve Police Force |
The following individuals are the awardees for Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak:
| Name | State / Organisation |
|---|---|
| Sahil Bisso Lad | Goa |
| Kajal Kumari | Jharkhand |
| Naveen Kumar D | Telangana |
| Vinod Kumar | Border Roads Organisation |
| Havildar Shera Ram | Ministry of Defence |
| Mukesh Kumar | National Disaster Response Force |
| Naresh Kumar | National Investigation Agency |
The following individuals are the awardees for Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak:
| Name | State / Organisation |
|---|---|
| Sahil Bisso Lad | Goa |
| Kajal Kumari | Jharkhand |
| Naveen Kumar D | Telangana |
| Vinod Kumar | Border Roads Organisation |
| Havildar Shera Ram | Ministry of Defence |
| Mukesh Kumar | National Disaster Response Force |
| Naresh Kumar | National Investigation Agency |
Here is the list of awardees for Jeevan Raksha Padak:
| Name | State / Organisation |
|---|---|
| Anil Kumar | Andaman and Nicobar Islands |
| Jeetam Parameswara Rao | Andhra Pradesh |
| Samarjit Basumatary | Assam |
| Sudesh Kumar | Chandigarh |
| Justin George | Kerala |
| Wilson | Kerala |
| Padma Thinlass | Ladakh |
| Mohd Afzal | Ladakh |
| Adika Rajaram Patil | Maharashtra |
| Priyanka Bharat Kale | Maharashtra |
| Sonali Sunil Balode | Maharashtra |
| Maria Michael A | Tamil Nadu |
| S Vijayakumar | Tamil Nadu |
| Naresh Joshi | Uttarakhand |
| Arjun Malik | Border Roads Organisation |
| Amit Kumar Singh | Border Security Force |
| Sher Singh | Central Industrial Security Force |
| Sonu Sharma | Central Industrial Security Force |
| Abdul Hameed | Ministry of Defence |
| Sunil Kumar Mishra | Ministry of Defence |
| Shashikant Kumar | Ministry of Railways |
The recipients’ respective Union Ministries, Organizations, or State Governments will present these honours to them in due order.