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Param Veer Chakra is the highest award (in the order of precedence) for military services in India.
* There are total six gallantry awards: Param Veer Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra, Vir Chakra, Ashoka Chakra, Kirti Chakra and Shaurya Chakra.
* Indian Gallantry awards are further divided into three categories.
* War Time Awards:
Param Vir Chakra, Mahavir Chakra, Vir Chakra
* Peace Time Awards:
Ashoka Chakra, Kirti Chakra, Shaurya Chakra
* Distinguished Service Medals:
Sena Medal (Army), Nausena Medal (Navy), Vayusena medal
* These gallantry awards were instituted by the Government of India on 26th January, 1950.