Port Louis [Mauritius], March 12 (HBTV): President Droupadi Murmu was conferred with the honorary degree of Doctor of Civil Law by the University of Mauritius on Tuesday.  

The honor was bestowed upon the president in recognition of the bilateral relations between the two nations.

The official ceremony, held at the University of Mauritius, saw President Murmu addressing the gathering with a message for Mauritian youth.

Murmu emphasized the importance of maintaining strong ties with India, encouraging the youth to embrace and cherish their shared cultural heritage.

President Murmu urged the Mauritian youth to stay connected with India, underscoring the need to nurture their rich history while simultaneously investing in a promising and bright future.   

President Murmu, who is on a three-day State visit to Mauritius, said on Monday that India has approved a special provision to grant an Overseas Citizenship of India card to the 7th generation of Indian origin people in Mauritius. 

The decision would allow the younger Mauritians of Indian origin to become overseas citizens of India and to reconnect with the land of their ancestors.     

(ANI) This is a syndicated news feed. HBTV has edited it for brevity.