The Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak has been awarded to 490 police personnel from various States and Union Territories, Central Armed Police Forces and Central Police Organisations for 2026. The medal recognises outstanding work, promotes high professional standards and boosts the morale of police personnel.

The Ministry of Home Affairs said the Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak was instituted on 1 February 2024. It is conferred on members of police forces, security organisations, Central Armed Police Forces, the National Security Guard, Assam Rifles and forensic science professionals.

The medal recognises excellence in operations, outstanding service in investigations, exceptional performance, indomitable and daring intelligence service, and meritorious work by serving government scientists in the field of forensic science. It is announced on 31 October every year, on the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.