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Pashchimi Star
Pashchimi Star Medal
Pashchimi Star
TypeMilitary award
Awarded forRecognition of the services of Armed Forces personnel and civilians inIndo-Pakistani War of 1971
CountryIndia
Presented byRepublic of India
EligibilityAll Ranks
Ribbon
Established17 January 1973
Precedence
Next (higher)Poorvi Star
Next (lower)Operation Vijay Star

Pashchimi Star(Western Star) was a medal awarded to personnel of the Indian armed forces for participation on the western borders of India (on the ground, on the sea or in the air) during theIndo-Pakistani War of 1971.[1]

The personnel included;
(a) All ranks of the Army, the Navy and the Air Force, of any of the Reserve Forces of the Territorial Army, J&K Militia and of any other armed forces of the Union of India;
(b) All ranks of the Railway Protection Force, Police Force, Home Guards, Civil Defence Organisation, and any other organisation specified by Government;
(c) Civilians of either sex serving regularly or temporarily under the orders/directions or supervision of the above-mentioned Forces.[2]


References

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  1. ^Chakravorty, B. (1995).Stories of Heroism: PVC & MVC Winners.ISBN9788170235163.
  2. ^"Paschimi Star".Retrieved6 November2023.