PM Modi conferred with highest civilian honour of Bhutan

Prime MinisterNarendra Modihas been conferred with Bhutans highest civilian award called Ngadag Pel gi Khorlo.

He was conferred with the award on the occasion of Bhutans National Day.

National Day of Bhutan is observed on December 17.

It marks the crowning of Ugyen Wangchuck as first Druk Gyalpo of modern Bhutan.

On the occasion, celebrations are held at Changlimithang Stadium.

Celebration includes a public address by the Druk Gyalpo as well as a procession including a statue of Ugyen Wangchuck, honouring the first Druk Gyalpo and independent Bhutanese nation.

Order of the Dragon King is the highest decoration of Bhutan. It is awarded to recognise a lifetime of service to the people and Kingdom of Bhutan.