Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, is a prominent figure not only in India but also globally. His efforts and initiatives have garnered recognition and respect worldwide. From initiating International Yoga Day to extending support to foreign nations during terrorist attacks, PM Modi's contributions to the international community have made a significant impact.
PM Modi has received numerous awards in his ten-year service as Prime Minister of India. The very latest addition to the list is Russia’s Order of St Andrew the Apostle, which was conferred upon him on July 9, 2024. PM Modi was on a two-day visit to Russia at the time.
Global Recognition of PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been honoured with several esteemed international awards. These accolades include the Grand Cross of the Legion of honour from France, the Order of the Nile from Egypt, and the Legion of Merit from the United States. Recently, Russia has also joined this list by bestowing its highest civilian honour upon him.
List of Awards Conferred Upon PM Modi
PM Modi’s recognition worldwide is a fact that can no longer be denied. Various countries have awarded him with some of their highest awards. Russia recently awarded him with its highest civilian honour: Order of St Andrew the Apostle. In March 2024, PM Modi made history as the first non-citizen to receive Bhutan’s highest civilian award, the Order of the Druk Gyalpo.
| Date | Country | Award/honour | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Russia | Order of St Andrew the Apostle | Highest civilian honour |
| March 2024 | Bhutan | Order of the Druk Gyalpo | Highest civilian award |
| July 13, 2023 | France | Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour | Highest French honour in military/civilian orders |
| June 2023 | Egypt | Order of Nile | Highest state honour of Egypt |
| May 2023 | Papua New Guinea | Grand Companion of the Order of Logohu | Highest honour of Papua New Guinea |
| May 2023 | Fiji | Companion of the Order of Fiji | Highest honour of Fiji |
| 2023 | Palau | Ebakl Award | Awarded by President Surangel S. Whipps, Jr. |
| December 2021 | Bhutan | Order of the Druk Gyalpo | Highest civilian decoration |
| 2020 | United States | Legion of Merit | Award of the United States Armed Forces |
| 2019 | Bahrain | King Hamad Order of the Renaissance | Prestigious national honour |
| 2019 | Maldives | Order of the Distinguished Rule of Nishan Izzuddin | Highest honour of the Maldives |
| 2019 | Russia | Order of St. Andrew Award | Highest civilian honour of Russia |
| 2019 | United Arab Emirates | Order of Zayed Award | Highest civilian honour of UAE |
| 2018 | Palestine | Grand Collar of the State of Palestine Award | Highest civilian honour |
| 2016 | Afghanistan | State Order of Ghazi Amir Amanullah Khan | Highest civilian honour |
| 2016 | Saudi Arabia | King Abdulaziz Sash | Highest civilian honour |
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Other Awards Given to PM Modi
In 2021, PM Modi received the Global Energy and Environment Leadership Award for his leadership in driving a sustainable energy transition. He was also honoured with the Global Goalkeeper Award for his Swachh Bharat Abhiyan initiative, which he launched in 2014.
| Year | Award | Organization |
| 2021 | Global Energy and Environment Leadership Award | Cambridge Energy Research Associates (CERA) |
| 2019 | Global Goalkeeper Award | Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (for Swachh Bharat Abhiyan) |
| 2019 | First-ever Philip Kotler Presidential Award | Philip Kotler Presidential Award |
| 2019 | United Nations Champions of The Earth Award | United Nations |
| 2018 | Seoul Peace Prize | Seoul Peace Prize Foundation |
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