Japanese honour for N.K. Singh

The statement from the Embassy of Japan acknowledged Mr. Singh’s contribution to enhance Japan-India educational ties.

April 30, 2016 12:30 am | Updated 12:30 am IST - NEW DELHI:

N.K. Singh.

N.K. Singh.

Former bureaucrat and parliamentarian N. K. Singh will receive one of Japan’s highest civilian honours for promoting economic, educational and cultural ties between India and Japan.

Mr. Singh, who is a former Member of the Planning Commission, will receive the ‘Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver’ and is among 91 foreign recipients to be honoured during the 2016 Spring Imperial Decoration of Japan on May 10. Emperor Akihito of Japan is expected to be present during the investiture ceremony.

“The Orders of the Rising Sun are conferred in recognition of distinguished accomplishments of an individual. The Presentation Ceremony, Investiture of the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star will be held at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo,” a Press Statement from the Embassy of Japan informed.

The statement from the Embassy of Japan acknowledged Mr. Singh’s contribution to enhance Japan-India educational ties through his association with the Nalanda University.

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