CM Stalin Awards Pongal Medals to 3,186 Uniformed Personnel for Outstanding Service

In recognition of the outstanding devotion to duty displayed by personnel of the Police, Fire & Rescue Services, and Prisons and Correctional Services Departments, and with a view to motivating them, the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s Medals are announced and awarded annually on Pongal Day.

This year, the Hon’ble Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, Thiru M.K. Stalin, has ordered the award of the “Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s Constabulary Medals” to 3,000 police personnel (both men and women) in the ranks of Grade-II Police Constables, Grade-I Police Constables, Head Constables, and Special Sub-Inspectors of Police.

Further, the Hon’ble Chief Minister has directed the award of the “Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s Medals” to:

• 120 Fire and Rescue Services personnel in the ranks of Leading Firemen, Driver Mechanics, Firemen Drivers (Upgraded Driver Mechanics), and Firemen (Upgraded Leading Firemen).
• 60 Prisons and Correctional Services personnel (both men and women) in the ranks of Grade-I Warders (Men), Grade-II Warders (Men), and Grade-II Warders (Women).

This recognition is in appreciation of their exemplary dedication to duty. Recipients of these medals will also receive a monthly medal allowance of ₹400, effective from 1st February 2025, regardless of their rank.

In addition to the above awards, the Hon’ble Chief Minister has announced the “Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s Medal for Excellence in Technical and Specialised Services” for six personnel—two each from the Police Radio Branch, Dog Squad, and Police Photographers. These officers/personnel will also receive a lump sum grant, determined based on their respective ranks.

The medals, along with a scroll signed by the Hon’ble Chief Minister, will be presented to the recipients at a ceremonial medal parade to be held at a later date.

Additional Chief Secretary to Government,
Home, Prohibition and Excise Department

Issued by: DIPR, Secretariat, Chennai – 9