Jeevan Raksha Padak

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Recently, the Union Minister of Road Transport and Highway conferred the Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak on 12 rat miners in recognition of their exceptional courage and selfless service during the Silkyara Tunnel Rescue Operation.  

About Jeevan Raksha Padak

• It is conferred on individuals who undertake life-saving efforts during incidents such as drowning, fire accidents, electrocution, natural calamities including landslides, animal attacks, and rescue operations in mines.
• Categories: The Jeevan Raksha Padak series comprises three categories.
  • Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak: It is awarded for conspicuous courage in saving life under circumstances of very great danger to the rescuer.
  • Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak: It is conferred for courage and promptitude in saving life under conditions of great danger.
  • Jeevan Raksha Padak: It is awarded for courage and promptitude in life-saving acts where the rescuer sustains grievous bodily injury.

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Eligibility for Jeevan Raksha Padak 

• The awards are open to individuals from all walks of life.
• Members of the Armed Forces, Police Forces and recognised Fire Services are also eligible, provided the act of bravery is performed beyond the call of normal duty.
• Personnel of Central Armed Police Forces and Central Police Organisations are also eligible under the revised framework.
• It is presented to the awardees by the respective Union Ministries/Organizations/State Government to which the awardee belongs.

Features of Jeevan Raksha Padak Awards

• Its nominations are invited annually from States/UTs and Union Ministries.
• The recommendations of the award are considered by the Awards Committee within a period of two calendar years from the date of performance of the act.
• Final approval is given by the Prime Minister and the President of India.
• Award: The decoration of the award consists of a Medal, Certificate, along with a one-time monetary allowance: Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak (₹2 lakh), Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padam (₹1.5 lakh) and Jeevan Raksha (₹1 lakh).
• No other facility/benefit in terms of any concession in Railways, Airfare etc. is provided by the Government.

Source: PIB