Medal for Gallantry (India)

The Medal for Gallantry (GM) is a state award of India, established to recognize personnel of the recognized police forces of states and union territories, central police organizations, central armed police forces, security organizations, the Fire Service, the Prison Administration, the Home Guards and Civil Defence for gallantry. It is presented annually on behalf of the President of India on the occasion of Republic Day (26 January) and Independence Day (15 August).