Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak 2026 Awarded to 490 Police Personnel

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) awarded the Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak 2026 to 490 police and security personnel on 31 October 2026. The medal honors outstanding work in policing, investigation and intelligence.

Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak Awarded to 490 Personnel in 2026

How many people received it? - On 31 October 2026, the medal was conferred on 490 personnel from various States, Union Territories, CAPFs and CPOs.

What is the category-wise breakup?

• Special operations: 358
• Investigation: 123
• Forensic science: 9
• CBI officers: 14

Where can the full list be seen?

The complete list of awardees is available on the MHA website, mha.gov.in

What Is the Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak?

It was introduced to recognize excellent work, encourage high professional standards and raise the morale of police personnel. The MHA instituted it through a notification dated 1 February 2024.

Who can receive the Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak?

The medal is given to personnel serving in:

• State and Union Territory police forces
• Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Central Police Organisations (CPOs)
• Intelligence wings and Special Branches
• National Security Guard and Assam Rifles
• Forensic science (central, state and UT), for government scientists

Why is the Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak Award given?

It rewards excellence in operations, outstanding investigation, exceptional performance, and brave intelligence work. Government scientists in forensic science can also receive it for meritorious work.

When Is the Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak Announced?

The medal is announced every year on 31 October. This is the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, India’s first Home Minister, who is also remembered as the “Iron Man of India”. In 2026, the medal was awarded on 31 October 2026