For the first time, India gave Padma Award to 4 French citizens, they have done great work in these fields

For the first time, on the occasion of Republic Day, India has honored 4 French citizens with Padma Awards for their special and noteworthy contributions in various fields. India has given this award at a time when French President Emmanuel Macron is present in India as the chief guest on the occasion of Republic Day.

• On the 75th Republic Day, India strengthened its friendship with France by honoring four French citizens with Padma awards.
• The decision to confer Padma awards on French citizens coincided with French President Emmanuel Macron being the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations.
• This move is indicative of the deepening relationship between India and France, highlighting the diplomatic ties.
• It is the first time that India has selected French citizens for the prestigious Padma awards, emphasizing their remarkable contributions.
• The announcement of the Padma awards for these four French individuals was made on the day of President Macron’s visit to India.
• The recipients of the Padma Shri award from France include:
  • 100-year-old yoga guru Charlotte Chopin
  • Yoga expert and Ayurveda doctor Kiran Vyas (79)
  • Sanskrit scholars and philosophers Pierre Sylvain Filliojat (87)
  • Indologist Fred Negritte, who promotes awareness of Indian culture

• The official sources state that honoring these French citizens underscores the depth of India-France relations.
• President Emmanuel Macron was the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations, further symbolizing the strong ties between the two nations.