Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak
The Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak is a civilian lifesaving award presented by the Government of India. Established on 30 September 1961, the award was originally called the Jeevan Raksha Padak, Class I.
| Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak | |
|---|---|
Ribbon of the medal | |
| Type | Civilian Lifesaving award |
| Description | ₹2,00,000 cash award lump-sum monetary allowance |
| Country | India |
| Presented by | Government of India |
| Ribbon | Red with blue edges and a thin central green stripe |
| Obverse | Open hand |
| Reverse | Emblem of India |
| Established | 30 September 1961 |
| First awarded | 1961 |
| Last awarded | 2019 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Padma Shri |
| Next (lower) | Uttam Yudh Seva Medal |
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