Amar Chitra Katha
Amar Chitra Katha, India’s favourite storyteller, is presenting a book on inspirational stories of 21 Param Veer Chakra Awardees, as a tribute to the recipients of the highest gallantry award in India. The new 248-page comic narrates inspirational stories of 21 of India’s brave sons who have been awarded India’s highest gallantry award. The all-colour, beautifully illustrated comic tells the story of each hero’s life from childhood to the battle in which they proved themselves victors over incredible odds.
Four Aan Comics were also released based on the heroics of four war heroes who fought in 1965 Indo Pak war and were awarded Maha Vir Chakra. They were Maj Asaram Tyagi, Maj Bhaskar Roy, Sub Ajit Singh and Sub Tika Bahadur Thapa.
Lt Gen Rakesh Sharma, Adjutant General of Indian Army released the book.
- Param Veer Chakra – It is the highest war-time gallantry award. It is given for the highest degree of valour or self-sacrifice in the presence of the enemy.
- Maha Veer Chakra – The Maha Veer chakra is the second highest military decoration, given to the act of braveness performed during the war.
- Veer Chakra: This is also awarded for bravery in the battleground. It is third in the order after the Param Veer Chakra and Maha Veer Chakra.
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