New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS): President Ram Nath Kovind has extended his greetings to Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' for getting this year's 'Watan Shikhar Samman'.
"President Kovind has congratulated the Education Minister on his contribution to the literary world and getting the 'Watan Lifetime Achievement Award'," a statement said.
In his letter, the President conveyed his best wishes to Pokhriyal for his efforts to increase public awareness through education and towards nation-building. He also extended good wishes regarding global appreciation for India's National Education Policy 2020.
The Watan International Awards are given to poets, writers, and artists for exemplary work in their respective fields by the Watan-UK organisation of London.