President Pranab Mukherjee has received Rotary's highest award - "Award of Honour", a recognition for heads of countries or governments who have rendered unique service to the humanity and served the country and its people upholding values reflected in Rotary's motto "Service Above Self".
The award was presented by Mr. Ron Burton, President of Rotary International at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday.
Burton conveyed greetings and admiration of Rotarians across the world to Mukherjee for the leadership he has provided and the country's victory over polio.
Mukherjee appreciated the work that the Rotary movement is doing worldwide and in India, especially it's support to the Government for the eradication of polio.
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