PM Modi Receives Bhutan's Highest Civilian Honor 'Order of the Druk Gyalpo'
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives Bhutan's highest civilian award, the 'Order of the Druk Gyalpo'. |
| Awarded By | Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck during PM Modi's two-day state visit to Thimphu. |
| Significance | PM Modi is the first non-Bhutanese and the first foreign head of government to receive this prestigious award. |
| About the Award | The 'Order of the Druk Gyalpo' is a lifetime achievement award and the highest civilian honor in Bhutan. It takes precedence over all other orders, decorations, and medals. |
| Previous Recipients | 1. Her Majesty Royal Queen Grandmother Ashi Kesang Choden Wangchuck (2008) 2. His Holiness Je Thrizur Tenzin Dendup (2008) 3. His Holiness Je Khenpo Trulku Ngawang Jigme Choedra (2018) |
| Total Recipients | Only four eminent personalities have received the award since its institution. |