Paschimi Star
| Pashchimi Star | |
|---|---|
 Pashchimi Star | |
| Type | Military award |
| Awarded for | Recognition of the services of Armed Forces personnel and civilians in Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 |
| Country | India |
| Presented by | Republic of India |
| Eligibility | All Ranks |
| Ribbon |  |
| Established | 17 January 1973 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) |  Poorvi Star |
| Next (lower) |  Operation Vijay Star |
| Related |  Sangram Medal |
Pashchimi Star (lit. 'Western Star') was a medal awarded to personnel of the Indian armed forces for participation on the western borders of India (on the ground, on the sea or in the air) during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.[1]
The personnel included;
(a) All ranks of the Army, the Navy and the Air Force, of any of the Reserve Forces of the Territorial Army, J&K Militia and of any other armed forces of the Union of India;
(b) All ranks of the Railway Protection Force, Police Force, Home Guards, Civil Defence Organisation, and any other organisation specified by Government;
(c) Civilians of either sex serving regularly or temporarily under the orders/directions or supervision of the above-mentioned Forces.[2]
References
- ^ Chakravorty, B. (1995). Stories of Heroism: PVC & MVC Winners. ISBN 9788170235163.
- ^ "Paschimi Star". Retrieved 6 November 2023.