Gallantry Awards for Exemplary Courage
Details of gallantry awards conferred to soldiers for the gallantry during war and peace time and the monetary allowance provided by the Government of India for these awards are as under:-
| Sl. No. | Gallantry Awards | Monetary Allowance (Per Month) |
| 1. | Param Vir Chakra | Rs.10,000/- |
| 2. | Ashoka Chakra | Rs.6,000/- |
| 3. | Mahavir Chakra | Rs.5,000/- |
| 4. | Kirti Chakra | Rs.4,500/- |
| 5. | Vir Chakra | Rs.3,500/- |
| 6. | Shaurya Chakra | Rs.3,000/- |
| 7. | Sena Medal / Nao Sena Medal / Vayu Sena Medal. | Rs.1,000/- |
This information was given by Defence Minister Shri Manohar Parrikar in a written reply to Shri Tarun Vijay in Rajya Sabha today.