Washington: US President Joe Biden has offered the distinguished 2021 National Humanities Medals to Indian-American actress and producer Mindy Kaling, with a number of others, in recognition of her giving voice to a brand new technology of storytellers, at a White House ceremony.

The National Medal of Arts is the best award, given to artists, arts patrons, and teams by the US authorities. It honours exemplary people and organisations which have superior the humanities in America and impressed others by way of their distinguished achievement, assist, or patronage.

Presenting the award to the actress on Tuesday, on the ceremony attended by First Lady Dr Jill Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and the Second Gentlemen, Biden stated that Kaling is the primary lady of color to create, write, and star in a primetime sitcom.

He added that the 43-year-old actress empowers a brand new technology to inform their tales with irreverence and sincerity.

“The daughter of Indian immigrants — we know about that, right? Our Vice President is a daughter of Indian immigrants — a mother who was a great scientist,” the US President stated.

“Above all, she is hardworking and an adoring mom, just like her own mom was. And, Mindy, we know your mom is always with you in your spirit. We know that,” Biden added.

“Imbued with humour and heart, Mindy Kaling’s work across television, film, and books inspires and delights, capturing and uplifting the experiences of women and girls across our nation,” the quotation of Kaling’s award, learn by a navy aide later, stated.