Golden boy Neeraj Chopra to be awarded Param Vishisht Seva Medal

Tokyo Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who created history by winning the gold medal in the Olympics, will now be honored with the Param Vishisht Seva Medal. He is a Subedar in the 4 Rajputana Rifles Regiment of the Army. Gallantry awards for Neeraj Chopra and others have been announced by the President on the occasion of 73rd Republic Day. Gallantry awards have been announced for 384 people. This includes 12 Shaurya Chakras, 29 Param Vishisht Seva Medals, 4 Uttam Yudh Seva Medals, 53 Ati Vishisht Seva Medals, 13 Yudh Seva Medals are included. Along with them 122 Vishisht Seva Medals will also be given. For 2021, 51 people will be honored under the Jeevan Raksha Padak Series. In this, 6 people will be given the best Raksha Padak,16 will be given Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak and 29 will be given Jeevan Raksha Padak. 5 people are being given this award posthumously. This award is given to those people who save the lives of others by putting their lives on the line.