Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medals (SYSM):
It Is India’s highest wartime distinguished service decoration.
- Awarded for “distinguished service of the most exceptional order during war, conflict or hostilities.”
- Instituted in 1980, but awarded rarely.
- Till 2025, only three officers had received it (Operation Pawan, Kargil War).
- Awarded By: Conferred by the President of India.
- Recipient of award:
- Before 2025 → Only 3 officers had received the Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal (SYSM):
- Lt Gen Amarjit Singh Kalkat (Operation Pawan, 1989)
- Air Marshal Vinod Patney (Kargil War, 1999)
- Lt Gen Hari Mohan Khanna (Kargil War, 2000)
- Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal Awardees – 2025 (Operation Sindoor)
- Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari – Indian Air Force
- Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor – Indian Air Force
- Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra – Indian Air Force
- Air Marshal A.K. Bharti – Indian Air Force
- Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai – Indian Army
- Lt Gen Pratik Sharma – Indian Army
- Vice Admiral Sanjay Jasjit Singh (Retd.) – Indian Navy
- Before 2025 → Only 3 officers had received the Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal (SYSM):
