Vijay Sankar, Honorary Consul General of Denmark for Southern India and Chairman of The Sanmar Group, was awarded prestigious ‘Knight’s Cross of the Order of Dannebrog’ by the King of Denmark. This honour recognizes his outstanding consular services and contributions to strengthening Indo-Danish relations.
Honour Details and Contributions
Award Presented by: King of Denmark.
Presented in Recognition of: Vijay Sankar’s significant role in bolstering diplomatic, cultural, and economic ties between India and Denmark.
This honour further strengthens enduring ties between India and Denmark in fields of diplomacy, business, and international cooperation.
Legacy Mentioned by Danish Ambassador:
- Denmark’s Ambassador to India, Rasmus Abildgaard Kristensen, acknowledged the long-standing consular legacy of Vijay Sankar’s family.
- Vijay Sankar’s father, N Sankar, and grandfather, K S Narayanan, also served in the same position with distinction, marking a five-decade association between the family and the Danish Consular Services.
About Order of Dannebrog
The Order of Dannebrog is a prestigious Danish order of chivalry, instituted in 1671 by King Christian V. It serves as a means to honour and reward individuals for meritorious civil or military service, exceptional contributions to arts, sciences, and business, or efforts in advancing Danish interests globally.
Key Facts
Initial Structure:
- Originally limited to 50 noble or royal members, known as White Knights (to distinguish them from the Blue Knights of the Order of the Elephant).
- Reformed in 1808 to honour non-royal citizens for distinguished contributions.
Modern Purpose:
- Recognizes faithful service to the Danish state and exceptional achievements in civil, military, cultural, or economic fields.