This is for the general information of the general public that the Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs had instituted an Award designed “Jeevan Raksha Padak Series of Award, 2026” for meritorious acts of humane nature in saving the life of a person in incidents like drowning, accidents, fire incidents, electrocution, land slides, animal attack and rescue operation in mines, etc. As the name of the award suggests, the award is given to a rescuer for saving someone’s life.
The awards are given in three Categories: i) Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak (ii) Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak and (ii) Jeevan Raksha Padak.
Intending individuals from East Khasi Hills District who desire their names to be recommended to the Government for the Award are required to send their nominations to the Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi hills District, Shillong on or before the 3rd June, 2024.
Detailed information may be downloaded from the District Website http://eastkhasihills.gov.in.