The Purna Bhumi Padakkama (
Sinhala: පූර්ණ භූමි පදක්කම ''pūrna bhūmi padakkama'') was a
service medal awarded by the
Military of Sri Lanka (regular and volunteer) and
Sri Lanka Police to all ranks of its forces in recognition of service in various districts that were regarded as theaters of the
Sri Lankan Civil War between 22 July 1977 to 1 January 2010.
Eligibility
All ranks of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Police who had served at least 180 days in the following districts were eligible for the award.
*
Jaffna District
Jaffna District ( ''Yāḻppāṇam Māvaṭṭam''; ''yāpanaya distrikkaya'') is one of the 25 districts of Sri Lanka, the second level administrative division of the country. The district is administered by a District Secretariat headed by a ...
(since 22 July 1977), or
*
Vavuniya District,
Kilinochchi District
Kilinochchi District ( ''Kiḷinocci Māvaṭṭam''; ) is one of the 25 districts of Sri Lanka, the second level administrative division of the country. The district is administered by a District Secretariat headed by a District Secretary (previo ...
,
Mullaitivu District
Mullaitivu District (, ; , ) is one of the 25 districts of Sri Lanka, the second level administrative division of the country. The district is administered by a District Secretariat headed by a District Secretary (previously known as a Governmen ...
,
Mannar District
Mannar District ( ''Maṉṉār Māvaṭṭam''; ) is one of the 25 Districts of Sri Lanka, districts of Sri Lanka, the second level administrative division of the country. The district is administered by a District Secretariat headed by a Governm ...
,
Batticaloa District,
Trincomalee District
Trincomalee District ( ; ) is one of the 25 Districts of Sri Lanka, districts of Sri Lanka, the second level administrative division of the country. The district is administered by a District Secretariat headed by a Government Agent (Sri Lanka), D ...
or
Ampara District
Ampara District (; ) is one of the 25 Districts of Sri Lanka, districts of Sri Lanka, the second-level administrative divisions of the country. The district is administered by a District Secretariat headed by a Government Agent (Sri Lanka), Distric ...
(since 16 September 1983).
Longer duration of service in operational areas were recognized by the
North and East Operations Medal.
References
Sri Lankan military awards and decorations
External links
Sri Lanka ArmySri Lanka NavySri Lanka Air ForceSri Lanka PoliceMinistry of Defence : Sri Lanka
Military awards and decorations of Sri Lanka
Awards established in 1977
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