The Jeevan Raksha Padak is a civilian lifesaving award presented by the Government of India. Established on 30 September 1961, the award was originally called the Jeevan Raksha Padak, Class III.
| Jeevan Raksha Padak | |
|---|---|
 Ribbon of the medal | |
| Type | Civilian Lifesaving award |
| Description | ₹1,00,000 cash award lump-sum monetary allowance[1] |
| Country | India |
| Presented by | Government of India |
| Ribbon | Red with blue edges and three thin central green stripes |
| Obverse | Open hand |
| Reverse | Emblem of India |
| Established | 30 September 1961 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) |  Long Service and Good Conduct Medal |
| Next (lower) |  Territorial Army Decoration |
Criteria edit
The Jeevan Raksha Padak is awarded to civilians to reward saving lives from drowning, fire, or mine accidents. It is awarded for "courage and promptitude in saving life under circumstances of grave bodily injury to the rescuer".[2]
The Jeevan Raksha Padak may be awarded to members of the armed forces, police, or fire services when recognizable acts take place outside beyond the course of their duty. Subsequent awards are recognized by the addition of a medal bar to the ribbon. The medal may be awarded posthumously.
References edit
- ^ "Jeevan Raksha Padak Awards" (PDF). mha.nic.in. Ministry of Home Affairs. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
- ^ "Awards" (PDF). mha.nic.in. Ministry of Home Affairs. Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 June 2017. Retrieved 6 July 2016.