Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai was awarded the Padma Bhushan on December 2.

While receiving the prize he said, ‘India is a part of me…’

The prize was awarded by India’s Ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu.

Pichai was awarded 2022 Padma Bhushan in the Trade and Industry category in the presence of his close family members in San Francisco.

Taranjit Singh Sandhu handing over the prize said his “inspirational journey reaffirms Indian talent’s contribution to global innovation”.

Sandhu tweeted: “Delighted to hand over Padma Bhushan to Google CEO Sundar Pichai in San Francisco. His inspirational journey from Madurai to Mountain View, strengthening India-America economic and tech ties, reaffirms Indian talent’s contribution to global innovation.”

Padma Bhushan is India’s third-highest civilian award.