<span style="color: #222222;">President has awarded one President's Tatrakshak Medal for Distinguished Service, five Tatrakshak Medal for Gallantry and two Tatrakshak Medal for Meritorious Service on the occasion of Independence Day this year to Indian Coast Guard personnel. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The President's Tatrakshak Medal for Distinguished Service has been awarded to IG Rakesh Pal.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">These awards are being given to the personnel of Indian Coast Guard on Republic Day and Independence Day every year since 1990.</span><br />''