President Ram Nath Kovind conferred three Kirti Chakras and fifteen Shaurya Chakras to the Armed Forces Personnel at a solemn ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhawan.
Two Kirti Chakras and one Shaurya Chakra were given posthumously.
President also conferred fifteen Param Vishisht Seva Medals, one Uttam Yudh Seva Medals and twenty-five Ati Vishisht Seva Medals to senior officers of the Armed Forces for distinguished service.
One of the Param Vishisht Seva Medal was conferred on Army Chief General Bipin Rawat.
Major Tushar Gauba of 20 Jat regiment was conferred with the Kirti Chakra.