Google & Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai awarded with Padma Bhushan

On Friday, Pichai honoured with India's third-highest civilian award in San Francisco.

He received the award on the eve of US Republic Day under the Trade and Industry category.

"India is a part of me," said Pichai after receiving the honorific award.

" “Incredibly meaningful to be honoured in this way by the country that shaped me"

" He further added "I was fortunate to grow up in a family that cherished learning and knowledge,"

Indian ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu congratulate Google CEO Sundar Pichai on receiving the honour

“Delighted to and over Padma Bhushan to CEO @Google & Alphabet @sundarpichai in San Francisco."

Sundar Pichai also mentioned the Digital India vision of PM Narendra Modi while expressing the gratitude

He also mentioned the 3s – Speed, Simplicity, and Service – as part of Modi's technology goal.