President Murmu presents 92 Distinguished Service Awards
These decorations included 30 Param Vishisht Seva Medals (PVSMs), five Uttam Yudh Seva Medals (UYSMs) and 57 Ati Vishisht Seva Medals (AVSMs), a Defence Ministry statement said.
These medals have been given to the personnel for distinguished service of exceptional order.
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