The statutes were amended on 12 January 1952 to readjust the order of wearing as new decorations were established.

[6] A five pointed star, with the chakra in the centre, and, on this, the domed gilded state emblem.

Around a plain centre, two legends are separated by lotus flowers; with Vir Chakra in Hindi above and in English below.

From 1 February 1999, the central government set a monthly stipend of Rs.

In addition, many states have established individual pension rewards for the recipients of the decoration.