A total of 1,466 personnel from various States, Union Territories, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), and Central Police Organisations (CPOs) have been conferred with the ‘Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak’ for the year 2025.
Instituted by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to recognise excellence and dedication in police service, the award aims to encourage professional standards and boost the morale of officers and officials across the country.
The Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak, established through an MHA notification dated February 1, 2024, honours outstanding contributions in four key areas — Special Operations, Investigation, Intelligence, and Forensic Science.
Initiated under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the guidance of Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah, the award serves as a mark of appreciation for exceptional work and commitment within the policing and security ecosystem.
The medal is conferred on members of the Police Forces, Security Organisations, Intelligence Wings/Branches, CAPFs, CPOs, and Forensic Science units at the Central, State, and Union Territory levels. It recognises excellence in operations, exceptional investigative service, intelligence work marked by courage and determination, and meritorious contributions in forensic science by serving government scientists.
The awards are announced annually on October 31, commemorating the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, India’s first Home Minister and the architect of national unity.
The complete list of awardees is available on the Ministry of Home Affairs website — www.mha.gov.in