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title: "Which is the highest gallantry award in India?"  
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# Which is the highest gallantry award in India?

Which is the highest gallantry award in [India](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/336618/top-10-electric-bicycles-in-india-in-2024-to-improve-your-health)?

## Answers

### Answer by akriti kashyap

**PARAM VIR CHAKRA!**\

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The highest gallantry award in India is referred as **Param Vir Chakra** which is equivalent to the **Ashok Chakra Award** rewarded to the military fellow for their **courageous action,** **self-sacrifice** and **valour** from the arena.

"*The Real Hero Is The Man Who Fights Even Though He Is Scared*"

**Cheers To The Strength Of India!**\
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