Source: PIB
Context:
On October 31, 2025 — the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel — the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) announced the ‘Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak’ for 1,466 police personnel from States, Union Territories, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), and Central Police Organisations (CPOs). The award honours excellence, professionalism, and integrity in policing.
About Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak:
The Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak is a national-level police award instituted to recognise exceptional professionalism, courage, and integrity in policing and internal security operations.
- Launched by: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)
- Instituted on: 1 February 2024
- First Awarded on: 31 October 2024 (Sardar Patel Jayanti)
Objective:
- To promote high professional standards in policing.
- To motivate and honour officers contributing significantly in Special Operations, Investigation, Intelligence, and Forensic Science.
Key Features:
- Annual Recognition: Conferred every year on October 31 to mark Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s legacy as India’s first Home Minister.
- Eligible Personnel: Open to members of State/UT Police, CAPFs, CPOs, Intelligence units, and Forensic departments.
- Focus Areas: Operational excellence, investigative proficiency, intelligence acumen, and scientific innovation in policing.
- Selection Process: Recipients are chosen through a rigorous evaluation based on merit, integrity, and contribution to public safety.
