Bhutan Confers Royal Honour on Indian Educationist Arun Kapur
Indian educationist Arun Kapur, known for his contributions to education in India, Bhutan, and Oman, has been honoured by Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel. At the 117th Bhutanese National Day celebrations, held at the Changlimithang stadium in Thimphu, Kapur was conferred the prestigious Red Scarf and the title ‘Dasho’, a rare honour usually given to senior Bhutanese officials. This marks another milestone in his long-standing association with Bhutan’s educational development.
Award Conferred: Bhutan’s King bestowed the ‘Bura Marp’ (red scarf) and ‘Patang’ (ceremonial sword) on Arun Kapur for his exemplary contributions to education.
Dasho Title: The title ‘Dasho’ is traditionally reserved for senior Bhutanese officials and is rarely given to non-residents.
Previous Honour: In 2019, Kapur was awarded the ‘Druk Thuksey’ for his significant role in establishing The Royal Academy school and developing the Bhutan Baccalaureate educational system.
Leadership at Vasant Valley School: Arun Kapur also served as the head of Delhi’s Vasant Valley School for 29 years, shaping the educational landscape before retiring in April 2020.
| Why in News | Key Points |
|---|---|
| Arun Kapur Conferred Red Scarf and ‘Dasho’ Title by Bhutan | – Arun Kapur, an Indian educationist, awarded the Red Scarf and title ‘Dasho’ by Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel. – The honor was given at the 117th Bhutanese National Day celebrations in Thimphu. – ‘Dasho’ is a title typically reserved for senior Bhutanese officials and rarely given to non-residents. |
| Bhutan’s Educational Contribution | – Kapur contributed significantly to Bhutan’s educational system, setting up The Royal Academy school and developing Bhutan Baccalaureate. |
| Previous Recognition | – In 2019, Kapur was awarded the ‘Druk Thuksey’ for his educational contributions. |
| King of Bhutan | – King Jigme Khesar Namgyel conferred the honor on Arun Kapur. |
| Location of Event | – The 117th Bhutanese National Day was celebrated at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu. |
| Nationality of Awardee | – Arun Kapur is an Indian educationist. |
| Notable Work | – Kapur was the head of Vasant Valley School in Delhi for 29 years, till April 2020. |
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