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September 4, 2012 | 19:05 IST
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"CM speaks at the launch of series of health schemes for the state. "
"I want to assure the poor that even in their worst illness, the state Government is with them: Shri Modi"
"When one calls 108 he or she is not asked if they are Hindu or Muslim, rich or poor, urban or rural, upper caste or not. I feel very glad when people tell me 108 saved my husband or my son: Shri Modi "
"As Gujarat is shining, some sections are getting sore about it: Shri Modi "
"Lok Bhagidari is key to Gujarat’s success and our people are 2 steps ahead of the Government: Shri Modi "
"Shri Modi seeks active support for Gutka Mukti Abhiyan. Asks people to give missed call on 8000980009 and save youth from cancer."
On the morning of 4th September 2012, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated a series of heath schemes and initiatives of the Gujarat Government. Shri Modi shared some of the steps taken by the state towards creating a healthier Gujarat and sought people’s support in the Gutka Mukti Abhiyan.
The schemes that are launched are the Mukhyamantri Amrutam Yojana, (which provides poor patients with health protection cover up to Rs. 2 lakhs), the Gujarat Medical Services Corporation and ‘Khilkhilat’, that celebrates the homecoming of infants and mothers are the delivery.
The Chief Minister spoke about how latest technology has been used in creating smart cards that will enable the poor of Gujarat to avail of health care treatment during times of illness. Shri Modi assured the poor that even in their worst illness, the Government is with them. He added that such initiatives are usually associated with the West but today, Gujarat has achieved the same in the state.
Shri Modi remarked that when the rich fall ill, there are lines of doctors outside their homes but the same is not the case with the poor. That is why the Government has taken these steps, to ensure the best health of each and every citizen of the state.
Talking about the 108 Ambulance Service, Shri Modi stated that a 108 Ambulance does not ask if you are Hindu or Muslim, rich or poor, urban or rural, upper caste or not, but it is there only to serve the people. Shri Modi said he experiences deep joy when people call him and say that the 108 services has saved their sons, husbands etc.
Talking about the schemes, Shri Modi stated that these initiatives worth Rs. 200 crore that are being dedicated to the people are not instant schemes. It is not as if they appeared all of a sudden but have been accounted for in the year’s Budget. Shri Modi said that these were not mere announcements but their implementation! Shri Modi spoke of a work culture that has made a qualitative difference in ensuring better health facilities for the people.
On the Corporation for Medical Services, the Chief Minister said that too has been accounted for in the last Budget.
Shri Modi affirmed that while Gujarat is shining, others are getting sore creating bankruptcy of ideas among many sections. He said that being an election year, everything is seen through the prism of politics due to which knowledge of many good initiatives fail to reach the people and that is why such a programme has been organized.
Shri Modi sought support in the Gutka Mukti Abhiyan and asked everyone to give a missed call of 8000980009.
He said that Lok Bhagidari is the key to success and in case of Gujarat, he can say with confidence that the people are two steps ahead of the Government in this regard.
Cabinet Ministers Smt. Anandiben Patel, Shri Jay Narayan Vyas, other dignitaries and officials were present on the occasion.
List of Highest National Honours and Global Awards Conferred on PM Narendra Modi
December 18, 2025
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred highest civilian honours by several nations. These recognitions are a reflection of PM Modi’s leadership and vision which has strengthened India’s emergence on the global stage. It also reflects India’s growing ties with countries around the world.
Let us have a look at awards bestowed on PM Modi in the last ten years.
Awards Conferred by Countries:
1. In April 2016, during his visit to Saudi Arabia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred Saudi Arabia's highest civilian honour- the King Abdulaziz Sash. The Prime Minister was conferred the prestigious award by King Salman bin Abdulaziz.
2. The same year, PM Modi was bestowed upon the State Order of Ghazi Amir Amanullah Khan – the highest civilian honor of Afghanistan.
3. In the year 2018, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a historic visit to Palestine, he was awarded the Grand Collar of the State of Palestine Award. This is the highest honour of Palestine awarded to foreign dignitaries.
4. In 2019, the Prime Minster was awarded the Order of Zayed Award. This is the highest civilian honour of the United Arab Emirates.
5. Russia conferred Prime Minister Modi with their highest civilian honour - the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle in 2019. The PM received the award during his visit to Moscow in July 2024..
6. Order of the Distinguished Rule of Nishan Izzuddin- the highest honour of the Maldives awarded to foreign dignitaries was presented to PM Modi in 2019.
7. PM Modi received the prestigious King Hamad Order of the Renaissance in 2019. The honour was conferred by Bahrain.
8. Legion of Merit by the US Government, the award of the United States Armed Forces that is given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements was conferred on PM Modi in 2020.
9. Bhutan honoured PM Modi with the highest civilian decoration, Order of the Druk Gyalpo in December 2021. PM Modi received the award during his visit to Bhutan in March 2024
10. During his visit to Papua New Guinea in 2023, PM Modi was conferred with Ebakl Award by the President Surangel S. Whipps, Jr. of the Republic of Palau
11. PM Narendra Modi has also been conferred the highest honour of Fiji, Companion of the Order of Fiji in recognition of his global leadership. The award was conferred by PM Sitiveni Rabuka of Fiji.
12. Governor General of Papua New Guinea, Sir Bob Dadae conferred PM Modi with Grand Companion of the Order of Logohu. It is the highest honour of Papua New Guinea.
13. In June 2023, President Abdel Fattah El-sisi conferred Prime Minister Modi with the highest state honour of Egypt, the 'Order of Nile.'
14. On 13th July 2023, PM Modi was conferred with the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, the highest award in France by President Emmanuel Macron.
15. On 25th August 2023, PM Modi was conferred with 'The Grand Cross of the Order of Honour' by President Katerina Sakellaropoulou of Greece.
16. Dominica honoured PM Modi with the ‘Dominica Award of Honour.’ It was presented to PM Modi by President Sylvanie Burton of Dominica during the Prime Minister's visit to Guyana in November 2024.
17. Nigeria honoured PM Modi with 'The Grand Commander of The Order of the Niger' during his visit in November 2024. It was presented to him by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria.
18. Guyana honoured PM Modi with the ‘The Order of Excellence’ during the Prime Minister's visit in November 2024. It was presented to him by President Dr. Irfaan Ali.
19. PM Mia Amor Mottley of Barbados announced her government’s decision to honour PM Modi with the Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados Award during the Prime Minister's visit to Guyana in November 2024. MoS Pabitra Margherita Ji received the award on behalf of PM from President Dame Sandra Mason of Barbados on 06th March 2025.
20. In December 2024, PM Modi was conferred the Mubarak Al-Kabeer Order by His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah.
21. During PM Modi's visit to Mauritius in March 2025, President Dharambeer Gokhool conferred PM Modi with the Highest National Award of Mauritius, 'The Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean'.
22. During PM Modi's visit to Sri Lanka in April 2025, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake conferred PM Modi with the highest Sri Lankan honour, the 'Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushana' award.
23) PM Modi was conferred the 'Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III' of Cyprus during his visit in June 2025. It was bestowed upon PM Modi by President Nikos Christodoulides.
24) PM Modi was conferred ‘The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana’ during his visit in July 2025. It was bestowed upon PM Modi by President John Dramani Mahama.
25) PM Modi was conferred ‘The Order of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago’ during his visit in July 2025. It was bestowed upon PM Modi by President Christine Kangaloo.
26) PM Modi has been conferred with ‘The Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross’ during his visit to Brazil in July 2025. It was bestowed upon PM Modi by President Lula.
27) PM Modi has been conferred with ‘The Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis’ during his visit to Namibia in July 2025. It was presented to PM Modi by President Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.
28) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred the ‘Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia.’ It is Ethiopia’s highest honour. It was presented to PM Modi during his visit in December 2025 by PM Abiy Ahmed Ali.
29) During his visit to Muscat in December 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred the First Class of the Order of Oman by the Sultan of Oman.
Apart from the highest civilian honours, PM Modi has also been conferred with several awards by prestigious organisations across the globe.
1. Seoul Peace Prize: It is awarded biennially to those individuals by Seoul Peace Prize Cultural Foundation who have made their mark through contributions to the harmony of mankind, reconciliation between nations and to world peace. Prime Minister Modi was conferred prestigious award in 2018.
2. United Nations Champions of The Earth Award: This is UN’s highest environmental honour. In 2018, the UN recognized PM Modi for his bold environmental leadership on the global stage.
3. First-ever Philip Kotler Presidential Award was given to Prime Minister Modi in 2019. This award is offered annually to the leader of a nation. The citation of the award said that PM Modi was selected for his “outstanding leadership for the nation”.
4. In 2019, PM Modi was conferred the ‘Global Goalkeeper’ Award by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. PM Modi dedicated the award to those Indians who transformed the Swachh Bharat campaign into a “people’s movement” and accorded topmost priority to cleanliness in their day-to-day lives.
5. In 2021, Global Energy and Environment Leadership Award by the Cambridge Energy Research Associates CERA was bestowed on PM Modi. The award recognizes the commitment of leadership towards the future of global energy and environment.
