President’s Colour Award (2026): History, Eligibility, Selection Criteria, Chandigarh Police Recognition and National Significance
4 November 2026
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President’s Colour Award (2026): History, Eligibility, Selection Criteria, Chandigarh Police Recognition and National Significance
1. Background and Recent Development
- On 1 November 2026, Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented the President’s Police Colour to Chandigarh Police during its 60th Raising Day celebrations.
- The honour recognises the force's contribution to law enforcement, internal security and public service since 1966.
2. Historical Background
- The President’s Colour, also called Rashtrapati Ka Nishan, is the highest ceremonial honour bestowed upon a military unit or police force.
- On 27 May 1951, President Dr. Rajendra Prasad first presented it to the Indian Navy, replacing the colonial King's Colour tradition.
3. Eligibility and Selection Criteria
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Know the President's Colour Award 2026: history, eligibility, selection criteria and why Chandigarh Police received this highest ceremonial honour on its 60th Raising Day.
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