Vijay Sankar Honoured with Denmark’s Knight’s Cross
Vijay Sankar, the Honorary Consul General of Denmark for Southern India and Chairman of The Sanmar Group, has been awarded the prestigious Knight’s Cross of the Order of Dannebrog by the King of Denmark. This honor recognizes his remarkable consular services and contributions to strengthening Indo-Danish relations. The award was presented by Rasmus Abildgaard Kristensen, Ambassador of Denmark in India, at a special function in Chennai on March 18, 2025. The event also highlighted the Sankar family’s five-decade-long association with Denmark’s consular services.
| Summary/Static | Details |
| Why in the news? | Vijay Sankar Honoured with Denmark’s Knight’s Cross |
| Recipient | Vijay Sankar |
| Position | Honorary Consul General of Denmark for Southern India & Chairman of The Sanmar Group |
| Presented By | King of Denmark |
| Awarded By | Rasmus Abildgaard Kristensen, Danish Ambassador to India |
| Recognition | For Exceptional consular services and fostering Indo-Danish relations |
| Family Legacy | Three generations served as Danish Consuls |
| Previous Holders | Father (N. Sankar) & Grandfather (K.S. Narayanan) |
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