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L-1347 / November 19, 2005

 

Dear Mr.Sreedharan,

 

I was truly overwhelmed to note on my TV last night that you have been conferred with the highest French recognition "Knight of the Legion of Honour."  Civil Engineers rarely get recognition and when that comes from a foreign country, it has a very special significance and value.  That such a recognition should have come to you, though late in life, should be satisfying.  I wish India will also take note and recognise you with honours even higher than what has been bestowed on you so far.  I recall a famous statement of Confucius."  A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country."

 

I wish you all the very best in your professional and personal endeavours.

 

God Bless.

 

 

 

 

Dr. T. N. Subba Rao