Among the six Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak are Sarath R.R. (Posthumous), in Kerala; Jatin Kumar (Posthumous), from Uttar Pradesh; Ramavtar Godara (Posthumous) from Rajasthan; Gyan Chand (Posthumous) of Ministry of Railways; Amit Kumar Bhowal (Posthumous) from West Bengal and Anil Kumar of Ministry of Railways.The Jeevan Raksha Padak series of awards are given to persons for a meritorious act of a human in saving the life of a person. The award is given in three categories, namely, Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak, Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak and Jeevan Raksha Padak. Persons of all walks of life are eligible for these awards. The award can also be conferred posthumously.
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