The announcement for the honour was made by the King of Bhutan during the 114th National Day celebrations on December 17, 2021.On Friday, Prime Minister Modi received it during his two-day State visit, his third since he took over as the prime minister in 2014.A statement from the Indian Embassy in 2021, when the announcement was made, said,” 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 honor system in Bhutan, taking precedence over all orders, decorations and medals.”
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