> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://newsanek.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Dr Devi Shetty Receives France's National Order of Merit for Covid-19 Support - URL: https://newsanek.com/devi-shetty-france-national-order-of-merit/ - Published: 2026-11-07T03:32:52.000Z - Updated: 2026-11-07T04:20:19.000Z - Description: France has given Dr Devi Prasad Shetty the Knight of the National Order of Merit. The honour was presented in Bengaluru on November 5, 2026, for supporting the French community during the pandemic. - Author: Kumar Ujjwal - Tags: World, #sub-international, #trending, #trending-in Dr Devi Prasad Shetty has received the Knight of the National Order of Merit from France. The honour recognises his support for the French community in Bengaluru during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Consulate General of France presented the honour at a ceremony in Bengaluru on November 5, 2026. Outlook India reported this on November 7. Shetty is a cardiac surgeon. He is also the founder and chairman of Narayana Health, one of India's major hospital networks. Many people searched for this news as a knighthood. The official name is Knight of the National Order of Merit. In French, it is called Chevalier de l'Ordre national du Mérite. ### Key points - France honoured Dr Devi Prasad Shetty for supporting the French community in Bengaluru during Covid-19. - The ceremony was held in Bengaluru on November 5, 2026. - Shetty and Narayana Health helped with vaccination efforts and logistics during the pandemic. - The honour is France's second-highest national order of distinction. ## So what is this French honour? France's National Order of Merit is the country's second-highest national order of distinction. Only the Legion of Honour ranks above it. The order was set up on December 3, 1963, by French President Charles de Gaulle. Dr Devi Shetty's French Honour: Key Dates 1. **December 3, 1963**French President Charles de Gaulle set up the National Order of Merit. 2. **November 5, 2026**The Consulate General of France presented the honour to Shetty in Bengaluru. 3. **November 7, 2026**Outlook India reported the honour. Graphic: News Anek, from the facts in this report It recognises contributions by French citizens and foreign nationals. The recognition covers both civilian and military fields. The order has five grades: Knight, Officer, Commander, Grand Officer and Grand Cross. Shetty received the Knight grade. ## Why was Dr Shetty honoured for his Covid-19 work? During the pandemic, Shetty and Narayana Health supported the French Consulate and the French community. They helped with vaccination initiatives and logistical support. Narayana Health said it made its facilities and resources available. This was at a time when the pandemic had disrupted healthcare services. Marc Lamy, the French Consul General in Bengaluru, praised Shetty's generosity and commitment. He said the actions showed solidarity between the two countries. Shetty thanked the French government. He also acknowledged the work of his hospital teams during the pandemic. ## What else is Dr Shetty known for? Shetty was born in Karnataka and studied medicine at the University of Mysore. He is known for a healthcare model that aims to make specialised treatment more affordable. He has also advocated affordable health insurance, healthcare policy reforms, medical education and research. His earlier honours include the Padma Shri, the Padma Bhushan and the Nikkei Asia Prize. The French honour adds to that list. --- ### Sources - [Outlook India: Who Is Dr Devi Shetty? Indian Surgeon Receives France's Second-Highest National Honour](https://www.outlookindia.com/national/india-news-dr-devi-prasad-shetty-france-national-order-of-merit-award-knight-covid-pandemic-support-french-community-bengaluru-narayana-health?ref=newsanek.com) - [BW Healthcare World: France Confers National Order Of Merit On Narayana Health Founder Dr Devi Shetty](https://www.bwhealthcareworld.com/article/france-confers-national-order-of-merit-on-narayana-health-founder-dr-devi-shetty-632526?ref=newsanek.com)