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dated April 30, 1954: Foreign awards

The propriety of Indian nationals accepting foreign titles and awards was questioned in the House of the People on April 29 by some members when Prof. D.C. Sharma asked about Indian nationals receiving the Stalin Peace Prize. The Deputy Minister for External Affairs, Mr. Anil K. Chanda, said that Dr. Kitchlew received the Stalin Peace Prize in 1952, and Major General S.S. Sokhey in 1953. The value of the prize was 100,000 roubles equivalent to Rs.119,000. "Under the provisions of Article 18 of the Constitution, our citizens are precluded from accepting titles from foreign Governments. Government servants cannot accept foreign awards or presents without the consent of the President."

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