Bhutan’s highest civilian award for PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred the Order of the Druk Gyalpo, Bhutan’s highest honor, making him the first foreign government leader to receive this honour from the Himalayan nation.
The King of Bhutan bestowed the honor upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The Order of the Druk Gyalpo was bestowed upon PM Modi in recognition of “his outstanding contribution to the growth of India-Bhutan relations and for his distinguished service to the Bhutanese nation and people”.
Notably, the announcement of the honour was made by the King of Bhutan during the 114th National Day celebrations on December 17, 2021.
As per ranking and precedence established, the Order of the Druk Gyalpo was instituted as the decoration for lifetime achievement and is the pinnacle of the honour system in Bhutan, taking precedence over all orders, decorations and medals.
Pertinently, PM Modi has embarked on a two-day state visit to Bhutan. Earlier he called upon Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck at the Tashichho Dzong Palace in Thimphu.