Context
The Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak 2026 has been awarded to 490 police and security personnel. The award recognises outstanding professional performance in specialised areas of policing and security services.
About Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak
- Institution: It was instituted by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India, in 2024.
- Objective: To recognise exceptional work, encourage professional excellence and strengthen the morale of police and security personnel.
- Areas of recognition: The award is given in four fields: Special Operations, Investigation, Intelligence and Forensic Science.
Merger of Earlier Awards
The medal was introduced by combining four previously existing MHA awards:
- Special Operation Medal.
- Medal for Excellence in Investigation.
- Exceptional Intelligence Efficiency Medal.
- Union Home Minister’s Award for Meritorious Service.
Eligibility
The award is open to personnel serving in:
- Police forces.
- Security organisations.
- Intelligence wings, branches and special branches of States and Union Territories.
- Central Police Organisations (CPOs).
- Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs).
- Forensic Science establishments of the Central Government, States and Union Territories.
Announcement Date
- The award is announced every year on 31 October.
- This date marks the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak?
It is an award instituted by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in 2024 to recognise outstanding professional performance and excellence in specialised areas of policing and security services.
Q2. In which four fields is the Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak awarded?
The award recognises exceptional work in four fields: Special Operations, Investigation, Intelligence and Forensic Science.
Q3. Which earlier awards were merged to introduce this medal?
It was introduced by merging four MHA awards: Special Operation Medal, Medal for Excellence in Investigation, Exceptional Intelligence Efficiency Medal and Union Home Minister’s Award for Meritorious Service.
Q4. Who is eligible for the Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak?
It is open to personnel serving in police forces, security organisations, intelligence wings, CPOs, CAPFs and forensic science establishments of the Central Government, States and Union Territories.
