By the NewsPatron Editorial Desk
This Republic Day, Maharashtra has emerged as a powerhouse of both valor and talent. The state has achieved a rare dual feat: securing 89 President’s Police Medals (second highest in India) and bagging 15 Padma Awards in the civilian category.
The Uniformed Heroes: Police Medals
In a historic achievement, all 31 Gallantry Medals (GM) awarded to the Maharashtra Police went to a single unit: The Gadchiroli Police. This sweep acknowledges the relentless 2024-2025 campaign by the elite C-60 Commandos against Naxal insurgents in the Red Corridor.
President’s Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM)
| Rank | Name | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Addl. CP | Shri Mahesh Udaji Patil | Mumbai East |
| DCP | Shri Balkrishna Motiram Yadav | Mumbai |
| ACP | Shri Cyrus Boman Irani | Mumbai |
| ACP | Shri Vitthal Khanduji Kubade | Maharashtra |
The Gadchiroli 31: Full Gallantry List
| Rank | Name of Braveheart |
|---|---|
| API | Amol Nanasaheb Phadtare |
| PSI | Wasudeo Rajam Madavi |
| API | Madhukar Pochayya Naitam |
| NPC | Santosh Vasantrao Naitam |
| NPC | Late Sudhakar Bitaji Veladi (Posthumous) |
| NPC | Vilas Maroti Portet |
| NPC | Vishwnath Sanyasi Sadmek |
| NPC | Dnyaneshwar Sadashiv Tore |
| NPC | Dilip Wasudeo Sadmek |
| NPC | Ramsu Devu Narote |
| NPC | Anandrao Bajirao Usendi |
| NPC | Raju Pandit Chavhan |
| PC | Arun Kailas Meshram |
| PC | Nitesh Gangaram Veladi |
| PC | Mohan Lachhu Usendi (1st Bar to GM) |
| PC | Sandip Ganpat Vasake |
| PC | Kailas Devu Kowase |
| PC | Haridas Maharu Kulyeti |
| PC | Kishor Chanti Talande |
| PC | Anil Raghupati Alam |
| PC | Narendra Dashrath Madavi |
| PC | Akash Ashok Uikey |
| PC | Late Kare Irpa Atram (Posthumous) |
| PC | Raju Masa Pusali |
| PC | Mahesh Dattuji Jakewar |
| PC | Rupesh Ramesh Kodape |
| PC | Mukesh Shankar Sadmek |
| PC | Yogendrarao Upendrarao Sadmek |
| PC | Ghissu Vanja Atram |
| PC | Atul Bhagwan Madavi |
| PC | Vishvnath Laxman Madavi |
Civilian Honors: Padma Awards
The Central Government announced 15 Padma Awards for Maharashtra (1 Padma Vibhushan, 3 Padma Bhushan, 11 Padma Shri). Here are the key winners who have made the state proud:
| Award | Name | Field |
|---|---|---|
| Padma Shri | Rohit Sharma | Sports (Cricket) |
| Padma Shri | R. Madhavan | Arts (Cinema) |
| Padma Shri | Raghuveer Khedkar | Arts (Tamasha/Folk) |
| Padma Shri | Bhiklya Ladkya Dhinda | Arts (Tarpa Vadak) |
| Padma Shri | Dr. Armida Fernandez | Medicine (Neonatal) |
| Padma Shri | Shrirang Devba Lad | Agriculture |
| Padma Shri | Ashok Khade | Trade & Industry |
| Padma Shri | Satyanarayan Nuwal | Trade & Industry |
| Padma Shri | Juzer Vasi | Science & Engg |
| Padma Shri | Janardan Bapurav Bothe | Social Work |
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