What is the President’s Colour Award?

About the President’s Colour Award:

• The President’s Colour is one of the highest honour that can be awarded to any military unit, military training establishments, and state/UT Police Forces of India. 
• It is bestowed upon in recognition of exceptional service rendered to the Nation, both in peace and in war.
• It is also known as “Rashtrapati ka Nishaan” in Hindi.
• Indian Navy was the first Indian Armed Force to be awarded the President’s Colour by Dr. Rajendra Prasad on 27 May 1951. 
• Award:  
  • A special flag, also known as ‘Nishaan,’ is given to a unit as part of the award.
  • The flag consists of a golden border in the middle; it has insignia of a respective military unit, training establishments, and police forces in the center.
  • The flag may also contain the motto, important achievements, and battle participation of those military units to which the award is bestowed.
• During any ceremonial parade, the President’s Colour is kept at a special position, and soldiers often march with the President’s Colour on important dates like on their establishment anniversary.

 

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Q1) What are Gallantry awards?

Gallantry Awards have been instituted by the GoI to honour the acts of bravery and sacrifice of the officers/personnel of the Armed Forces, other lawfully constituted Forces and civilians. These gallantry awards are announced twice a year - first on the occasion of Republic Day and then on the occasion of Independence Day.

Source: Amit Shah to present President’s Colour Award to Haryana police on Feb 14