Goa Police Conferred With President’s Colour Award

Why in News?

Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented the President’s Colour to the Goa Police in Panaji on September 08, 2026, recognizing eight decades of service and the safeguarding of India's maritime border.

Key Points

• The Goa Police received the President’s Colour (Nishan) for professional excellence after eight decades of service.
• The honour places Goa Police among the select police forces entitled to carry the Nishan.

Exam Connect

• President’s Colour (Nishan) → highest honour for a military or police unit → presented by the President or on the President’s behalf