The Param Veer Chakra

The Param Veer Chakra(PVC)- India's  highest Gallantry award given for the highest degree of valor or self-sacrifice in the presence of the enemy. It is the ultimate degree of respect that India would offer to its Armed forces for the Supreme Sacrifice displayed to protect its Sovereignty and Integrity. The reason I chose to write on this topic is that I read a book by the title " The Brave- Param Veer Chakra Stories " by Rachna Bisht Rawat.  which inspired me to write on this topic.

THE PARAM VEER CHAKRA

Starting from 1947 Indo- Pak war to the recent kargil War in 1999, 21 brave soldiers have received this award so far for displaying the highest tradition of Indian Armed Forces and with disregard to their own personal safety performed acts of valor at the times of crisis that not only saved fellow comrades, but also inspired them to perform their duties in the similar fashion.  

In a way to pay my respects to these bravest of brave souls , I take pride in listing each and every  recipient of  PVC and I can only say that their acts of valor shall never be forgotten and India will forever be indebted for them.

I even got an opportunity to pay my tributes to the brave soldiers at a War memorial which I feel lucky till date,where I saw a slogan which gives me goosebumps whenever it cross my mind and it says

"When you go Home

Tell them of us 

For their Tommorrow

We gave our Today."

Truly keeping their word , these soldiers raised to the occasion, whenever the situation demanded through their acts of  Valor and Love for the nation.

And finally, just a glimpse of heroic acts put on by these brave soldiers. This video is about Captain Vikram Batra, whose acts of bravery lead us to win Pt. 4875 which is crucial for capturing Tiger Hill, a strategic point  during the Kargil Conflict. Just watch this video and get inspired by his Love for this Nation.Caption Vikram Batra was presented with PVC posthumously for his valor.

 

 I salute these brave soldiers and may Peace be upon on their souls. JAI HIND !!!