New Delhi, Aug. 14 -- President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday approved the Tatrakshak medal to five Indian Coast Guard personnel on the eve of the 79th Independence Day celebrations, the Ministry of Defence said in a release.

The medals are in recognition of their acts of conspicuous gallantry, exceptional devotion to duty, and meritorious service.

The Tatrakshak medal for Gallantry was awarded to Commandant Srinivas Gadam, Junior Commandant Ankit Sharma and Rajkamal Attri.

Tatrakshak Medal: Meritorious service was awarded to Inspector General Anupam Rai and Deputy Inspector General Bibhuti Ranjan.

Meanwhile, the President extended her heartiest greetings to the nation on the eve of the 79th Independence Day.

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