History

This medal is conferred upon civilians in recognition of saving a life. It can be awarded to military personnel, police officers, and fire fighters for saving a life outside of duty. It can also be awarded posthumously.

This medal was known as the Jeevan Raksha Padak, Class III; it has since been renamed.

The obverse features Devanagari inscriptions, which read as "Ma Bhai".

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