President Draupadi Murmu presented 36 gallantry awards.

President Draupadi Murmu presented 36 gallantry awards to personnel of the Armed Forces, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and State and Union Territory Police Forces. Ceremony: The Defence Investiture Ceremony, Phase-I, took place at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. Awards: Included 10 Kirti Chakras and 26

Shaurya Chakras; 7 posthumous recipients received the Kirti Chakra and Shaurya Chakra. Samman: Awarded for exceptional gallantry, indomitable courage and devotion to duty. Purpose: To honour personnel who have displayed outstanding bravery and dedication in service.