Jeevan Raksha Padak: Categories, Eligibility and 2026 Nominations

Category: Awards & Honours → Civilian Bravery → National Awards

Why in News?

The Ministry of Home Affairs invited nominations for the Jeevan Raksha Padak Series of Awards 2026.

Purpose

The awards recognise meritorious acts of a humane nature involving saving human life.

Examples include:

  • Drowning
  • Accidents
  • Fire
  • Electrocution
  • Landslides
  • Animal attacks
  • Mine rescue operations

Three Categories

1. Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak

  • Exceptional courage under very great danger.

2. Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak

  • Courage and promptitude under great danger.

3. Jeevan Raksha Padak

  • Courage and promptitude where the rescuer faces grave bodily injury.

2026

The official awards portal opened nominations from 1 April to 30 September 2026.

Key Pointers

  • Ministry → Home Affairs
  • Nature → Life-saving civilian bravery award
  • Categories → 3
  • Highest → Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak