To commemorate 50 years of liberation of Bangladesh and India's spectacular victory in Indo-Pak war of 1971, India is celebrating the 'Swarrnim Vijay Varsh'. We salute, remember and honour the bravery, dedication and sacrifices made by our men and women in Olive greens, Whites and Sky blues since independence.
Param Vir Chakra is India’s highest wartime gallantry award. It was introduced on 26 January 1950 with effect from 15 August 1947. It has mostly been awarded posthumously to officers and men of the Indian Armed forces. The PVC is awarded for the highest degree of valour shown during wartime in the presence of the enemy, on land, at sea or in the air.
The 1971 Indo-Pak war witnessed our armed forces fighting bravely, dauntlessly and with unwavering fighting spirit without hesitating even to make the supreme sacrifices. The below-mentioned heroes of the 1971 Indo-Pak war were awarded the Param Vir Chakra for their bravery and sacrifices.
December 17, 1971
6 1/2km west of Agartala | December 4, 1971
December 14, 1971
Shakargarh sector | December 16, 1971