Sainya Seva Medal

The Sainya Seva Medal was instituted by the Government of India on 26 January 1960. The decoration can be awarded for at least one year of non-operational service in a specific geographic area. These areas are considered to have hardship conditions and severe climates. The medal is always awarded with a clasp for the specific area. The medal was only awarded for the first time, additional awards were received in the form of additional clasps. Any servicemen can be awarded without regard of ranks or position in the military.

The clasps which could be obtained were: "Jammu and Kashmir", "NEFA" (North-East Frontier Agency), "Himalaya", "Bengal-Assam", "Andaman and Nicobar", "Marusthal" and "6YR Sea Service".