BATHINDA: As many as 37 Punjab Police personnel have been selected for the Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak (Union Home Minister’s Efficiency Medal) in recognition of their work in anti-terror and other operations.A total of 490 personnel from various states and Union territories, central armed police forces (CAPFs) and central police organisations (CPOs) have been selected for the award. The 37 awardees from Punjab range from constables to additional director general Amit Prasad.IPS officer Pragya Jain, a 2017-batch officer, is the only woman from Punjab selected for the medal in the operational category. She was recognised for her work between November 25, 2025, and June 22, 2026, when she was posted as senior superintendent of police in Faridkot.The Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak is awarded to recognise outstanding work, promote high professional standards and boost the morale of police and other personnel.The medal is given to members of police forces, security organisations, intelligence and special branches of states and Union territories, CPOs, CAPFs, the National Security Guard (NSG) and Assam Rifles.Government scientists working in forensic science are also eligible. It recognises excellence in operations, meritorious investigation, exceptional performance, courageous intelligence work and other meritorious service.The awards are announced every year on October 31.
