President Droupadi Murmu was on Thursday( 10 April) conferred an Honorary Doctorate by Constantine The Philosopher University of Slovakia for her “distinguished career in public service”.  The president arrived at the campus to receive the honour on the final day of a four-day state visit to Slovakia and Portugal.

• The president arrived at the campus to receive the honour on the final day of a four-day state visit to Slovakia and Portugal.
• President Murmu is being recognised for her distinguished career in public service and governance, advocacy for social justice and inclusion, the university said in a statement.
• She was also recognised for her contribution towards education, empowerment of women, and preservation and promotion of cultural and linguistic diversity.