Samanya Seva Medal (General Service Medal 1965)
The Samanya Seva Medal 1965, also known as the General Service Medal 1965, is a prestigious Indian Armed Forces service decoration. Instituted on May 8, 1975, with retroactive effect to January 26, 1965, it honors active duty in operations where no other campaign-specific medal applies
Award Criteria
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Presented to military personnel, reserve forces, militia, and civilians serving under conditions of active service or similar circumstances
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Initially awarded with the medal itself accompanied by an engraved clasp denoting the specific operation—subsequent awards only include the clasp
Clasps (Recognized Operations)
Notable clasps include:
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Kutch–Kargil 1965
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Nathula–Chola
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Nagaland
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Mizoram
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Tirap
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Manipur
Design & Appearance
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Material: Circular medal, 35 mm in diameter, crafted from cupro‑nickel
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Obverse: Features the State Emblem with “SAMANYA SEVA MEDAL, 1965” along the rim
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Reverse: Displays an Indian elephant motif
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Ribbon: Dark green ribbon segmented by three narrow vertical stripes in red, dark blue, and light blue
Hierarchy & Precedence
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Sits just above the Special Service Medal and ranks below the earlier General Service Medal 1947 in the order of wear
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