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The President of India has awarded President’sTatrakshak Medal (PTM) and Tatrakshak Medal (TM) to the following Indian Coast Guard personnel for their act of conspicuous gallantry/ meritorious /distinguished service on the occasion of Republic Day 2019.

President’s Tatrakshak Medal (Distinguished Service)

• IG ParameshSivamani, TM (0244-D)

Tatrakshak Medal (Gallantry)

• Comdt (JG) MVN Abhishek Rao (0647-S)
• Pinku Rana, Adh(R), 04783-W
• Ankit Kumar, P/Nvk(QA), 06173-L

Tatrakshak Medal (Meritorious Service)

• DIG Homesh Kumar Sharma (5017-C)
• ComdtBhim Singh Kothari (0331-C)
• ComdtChaturvedula Vivekananda (0388-E)

These awards are being given to the personnel of Indian Coast Guard on Republic Day and Independence Day every year, since 26 January 1990 onwards.

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