Tata Group Chairman N Chandrasekaran has been named a Chevalier de la Legion d'honneur by France for his achievements to strengthening India-France trade relations. French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna gave the award to Chandrasekaran on behalf of the French President. Earlier this year, Tata Group-owned Air India signed a multibillion-dollar deal with Airbus to purchase 250 aircraft from the company, including 210 A320 neo jets and 40 A350 planes. Last year in December, Tata Technologies inaugurated its innovation centre in Toulouse, France, to cater for the new-age product engineering and digital requirements of the global aerospace and defence sector.
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About the National Order of the Legion of Honour
The National Order of the Legion of Honour (French: Ordre national de la Légion d'honneur) is France's highest civilian award. Napoleon Bonaparte established it in 1802 and it is awarded to French nationals and foreigners for extraordinary contribution to France in military, civil, and cultural issues. The Legion of Honour is a symbol of France’s national pride and is a testament to the country’s commitment to excellence. It is an honor that is bestowed upon those who have made significant contributions to France and to the world.
The order has five grades:
• Grand Cross
• Grand Officer
• Commander
• Officer
• Knight
