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For his leadership and planning that resulted in large military gains, he was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra (MVC), the second-highest gallantry award.

Driven by his desire to serve the motherland and also excel in the endeavour, R Rishab Shankar not only joined the Army but during the cadets training, achieved every cadet's aspiration of bagging the Sword of Honour.