The highest French civil distinction, Chevalier de la L gion d Honneur (Knight of the Legion of Honour) was conferred on MD Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw.
The award was conferred by French Ambassador Alexandre Ziegler on behalf of the President of the French Republic.
The honour comes in recognition of her outstanding contribution and dedication to the Biosciences and innovative research in this field.
It is also for her achievements in biotechnology and commitment to providing affordable, quality healthcare globally.