President Murmu presents ‘President of India’s Police Colour’ to Sikkim Police

• President Droupadi Murmu presented the ‘President of India’s Police Colour’ to the Sikkim Police at a ceremony in Gangtok on May 28.

• Sikkim has now become the 15th state of the country and the third in the northeast to receive the award.

• The President praised the Sikkim Police, founded in 1897, for dedication to maintaining law and order in the strategically important state.

President of India’s Police Colour

• The President of India’s Police Colour is the highest ceremonial honour bestowed upon a state or central police force in India in recognition of exceptional service, bravery, and professionalism.

• This prestigious honour is symbolised with a special flag, popularly known as ‘Nishan’. In Hindi, it is known as ‘Rashtrapati ka Nishan’.

• The officers of the state police honoured with the President’s Police Colour are authorised to wear a special emblem on the uniform.

• It symbolises the national recognition, courage, excellence and distinguished service of the Police Forces, Central Police Organisations and training academies/institutes. 

• It acknowledges the distinguished service including achievements in combat, humanitarian operations, training skill and infrastructure of the recipient organisations.