President approves Jeevan Raksha Padak Awards to 36 persons
President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday approved the conferment of Jeevan Raksha Padak Series of Awards 2016 to 36 persons. This is given to a person for a meritorious act of humane nature in saving the life of a person. Persons of either sex in all walks of life are eligible for these awards, and it can also be conferred posthumously.