The President of India has approved the conferment of the Jeevan Raksha Padak Series of Awards – 2025 on 30 individuals for acts of exceptional courage and humanity in saving lives. The honours include six Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padaks, six Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padaks, and 18 Jeevan Raksha Padaks.
Notably, six awardees will be honoured posthumously.
Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak
Shri Manohar Singh Chauhan (Posthumous) – Madhya Pradesh
Shri Rajendra Prasad Mishra – Madhya Pradesh
Shri P. S. Gaurishankar Raja (Posthumous) – Tamil Nadu
Naik Ashutosh Biswas (Posthumous) – Ministry of Defence
Shri Deepak Kumar (Posthumous) – Ministry of Defence
Naib Subedar Manjeet (Posthumous) – Ministry of Defence
Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak
Shri Sumit Yadav – NCT of Delhi
Shri Wasim Ahmad Gani – Jammu & Kashmir
Shri Muhammad Shamil C. – Kerala
Shri Joseph Lalnunmawia – Mizoram
Shri Soumyaranjan Behera – Ministry of Defence
Sepoy Shwensinslo Semp (Posthumous) – Ministry of Defence
Jeevan Raksha Padak
Shri K. Umar Farooq – Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Shri Netla Madhu – Andhra Pradesh
Shri Potaluri Krishnanjaneyulu – Andhra Pradesh
Shri Dharan Preet Singh – Jammu & Kashmir
Shri Pawan Singh – Jammu & Kashmir
Shri Rahul Saini – Jammu & Kashmir
Shri Jayesh T. J. – Kerala
Master Akash K. P. – Kerala
Master Harshik Mohan – Kerala
Master Ritunand C. – Kerala
Master Vaishakh K. – Kerala
Master Yadunand C. – Kerala
Shri Mohammed Bathisha P. N. – Lakshadweep
Smt. Rupali Prataprao Kadam – Maharashtra
Ms. Laldinkimi – Mizoram
Shri Inderjeet Singh – Punjab
Shri Kadu Ram Meena – Border Roads Organisation
Major Vishwadeep Singh Atri – Ministry of Defence
About the Jeevan Raksha Padak Series
The Jeevan Raksha Padak Series is awarded to individuals from all walks of life for conspicuous acts of bravery and humanitarian service in saving human lives. The awards are conferred in three categories—Sarvottam, Uttam, and Jeevan Raksha Padak—and may also be awarded posthumously.
Each award comprises a medal, a certificate signed by the Union Home Minister, and a lump-sum monetary allowance. The awards are presented by the respective Central Ministry, Organisation, or State Government associated with the awardee.
