Indian activist Dr Bharti Sharma was conferred with France's highest civilian award, the Chevalier de l'Ordre National de la Lgion d'Honneur (Knight of the National Order of the Legion of Honour).
Ambassador of France to India, Alexandre Ziegler has given the award to Dr Sharma at the Residence of France in New Delhi last month
Accepting the distinction, Dr Sharma said she was grateful to the President of the French Republic and to Mr Ziegler, for putting the issue of Child Protection and Women Empowerment on a higher pedestal.
"Absolute focus with resolute conviction and passion for the cause coupled with untiring labour has been the corner stone of my work.
“The journey was distinguished by converting difficulties and failures into learning opportunities," Dr Sharma said.
On conferring the award on Dr Sharma, Mr Ziegler said this award expresses France's recognition of Dr Sharma's outstanding contribution and dedication to child protection and women empowerment.
He added: "You have shown unparalleled energy and determination in fighting against violence and discrimination and advocating the rights and dignity of children and women."
