The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi on the eve of 70th Independence Day celebrations on August 15, 2017 launched a website to honour all the gallantry award winners since Independence. The highest gallantry award in India is the Param Vir Chakra (equivalent of Victoria Cross), which is followed by Maha Vir Chakra and Vir Chakra. These awards are given during wartime. Ashok Chakra is the highest peacetime gallantry award. It is followed by Kirti Chakra and Saurya Chakra.