Major Somnath Sharma (Param Vir Chakra Awardee)

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Param Vir Chakra ( PVC)

is the highest gallantry award for officers and other enlisted personnel of all military branches of India for the highest degree of valour in the face of the enemy .

Introduced on 26 January 1950, this award may be given posthumously. It is awarded for the most conspicuous bravery or some daring on pre-eminent act of valour or self sacrifice,

in the face of the enemy ,

whether on land , at sea, or in the air. Each title of the Veergaatha Series of illustrated books for children of the age group 9 -12 , seeks to introduce to them the great acts of bravery of a PVC awardee to instil a sense of inspiration and patriotism.

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