description Kirti Chakra (India) Overview
The Kirti Chakra is an Indian military decoration awarded for conspicuous gallantry in circumstances other than direct combat with the enemy. Instituted in 1952, it serves as the nation's second-highest peacetime gallantry award, ranking immediately below the Ashoka Chakra. The honor is available to both military personnel and civilians, recognizing acts of exceptional courage, self-sacrifice, or valor in hazardous situations. The medal is circular, bears an image of the Ashoka Chakra, and is awarded by the President of India.
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What does the Kirti Chakra recognize?
The Kirti Chakra recognizes conspicuous gallantry, courageous action, or self-sacrifice in circumstances other than direct combat with the enemy. It was instituted in 1952 and belongs to India's Chakra series of gallantry awards. [Government of India](https://www.pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?lang=2®=48&relid=169990)
Where does the Kirti Chakra rank among Indian gallantry awards?
It is India's second-highest peacetime gallantry award, immediately below the Ashoka Chakra and above the Shaurya Chakra. In wartime precedence, the Chakra awards are arranged differently. [CRPF](https://crpf.gov.in/writereaddata/images/pdf/VolumeIV.pdf)
Can a Kirti Chakra be awarded for counterterrorism or rescue operations?
Yes. Its peacetime criteria cover exceptional courage outside conventional battlefield combat, so actions during counterterrorism, internal security, or life-saving operations can qualify. The award is not limited to a declared war. [Government of India](https://www.pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?lang=2®=48&relid=169990)
Can the Kirti Chakra be awarded posthumously?
Yes, posthumous awards are common. At the 2023 Defence Investiture Ceremony, eight Kirti Chakras were presented, including five awarded posthumously. [Sansad TV](https://sansadtv.nic.in/episode/special-report-honouring-the-gallantry-awards-conferment-of-the-gallantry-awards-11-may-2023)
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