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Gandhi Peace Prize

Annual award by the Indian government

Summary

Annual award by the Indian government

FieldValue
nameGandhi Peace Prize
awarded_forContributions towards social, economic and political transformation through non-violence and other Gandhian methods
sponsorGovernment of India
firstawarded1995
lastawarded2021
reward1 Crore
holder_labelMost recent winner
award1_typeTotal awarded
award1_winner20
award2_typeFirst winner
award3_typeLatest winner
award3_winnerGita Press

The International Gandhi Peace Prize, named after Mahatma Gandhi, is awarded annually by the Government of India.

As a tribute to the ideals espoused by Gandhi, the Government of India launched the International Gandhi Peace Prize in 1995 on the occasion of the 125th birth anniversary of Mohandas Gandhi. This is an annual award given to individuals and institutions for their contributions towards social, economic and political transformation through non-violence and other Gandhian methods. The award carries in cash, convertible in any currency in the world, a plaque and a citation. It is open to all persons regardless of nationality, race, creed or gender.

A jury consisting of the Prime Minister of India, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, the Chief Justice of India, Speaker of the Lok Sabha and two other eminent person appointed every three years eligible for reappointment decides the awardee each year.

Ordinarily, only proposals coming from competent persons invited to nominate are considered. However, a proposal is not taken as invalid for consideration by the jury merely on the ground of not having emanated from competent persons. If it is considered that none of the proposals merit recognition, the jury is free to withhold the award for that year; the award was withheld in the years from 2006 to 2012 inclusive. Only achievements within 10 years immediately preceding the nomination are considered for the award; an older work may, however, be considered if its significance has not become apparent until recently. A written work, to be eligible for consideration, should have been published.

Recipients

Indicates a joint award for that year
Sl noYearRecipientImageBirth / deathCountryDescription
11995url=http://www.mkgandhi.org/nobel/index.htmtitle=International Gandhi Peace Prizeaccess-date=15 November 2010}}[[File:Julius Nyerere cropped.jpg75px]]1922–1999TanzaniaJulius Kambarage Nyerere was a Tanzanian politician who served as the leader of Tanzania, and previously Tanganyika, from 1960 until his retirement in 1985.
21996A. T. Ariyaratne[[File:Dr Ariyaratne meeting with leaders in the North (cropped).jpg75px]]1931–2024Sri LankaFounder of Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement
31997Gerhard Fischer1921–2006GermanyGerman diplomat, recognised for his work against leprosy and polio
41998Ramakrishna Mission[[File:Emblem-Ramakrishna-Mission-Transparent.png75px]](founded 1897)IndiaFounded by Swami Vivekananda for promoting social welfare, tolerance, and non-violence among disadvantaged groups
51999Baba Amte[[File:Stamp of India - 2014 - Colnect 608272 - Baba Amte.jpeg75px]]1914–2008IndiaSocial worker, known particularly for his work for the rehabilitation and empowerment of poor people suffering from leprosy
62000Nelson Mandela[[File:Nelson Mandela-2008 (edit).jpg75px]]1918–2013South AfricaFormer President of South Africa
Grameen Bank[[File:Grameen Bank logo.svg75px]](founded 1983)BangladeshFounded by Muhammad Yunus
72001John Hume[[File:John Hume 2008.jpg75px]]1937–2020IrelandNorthern Irish Politician and major figure in the Northern Ireland peace process
82002Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan(founded 1938)IndiaEducational trust that emphasises Indian culture
92003Václav Havel[[File:Václav Havel 2008.jpg75px]]1936–2011Czech RepublicLast President of Czechoslovakia and first President of the Czech Republic
102004Coretta Scott King[[File:Corettascottking.jpg75px]]1927–2006United StatesActivist and civil rights leader.
112005Desmond Tutu[[File:DesmondTutuDec10.jpg75px]]1931–2021South AfricaSouth African cleric and activist.He was South African social rights activist and retired Anglican bishop who rose to worldwide fame during the 1980s as an opponent of apartheid.
122013Chandi Prasad Bhatt[[File:Chandi prasad bhatt 1.jpg75px]](born 1934)IndiaEnvironmentalist, social activist and pioneer of the Chipko movement. Founded Dasholi Gram Swarajya Sangh (DGSS)
132014title=ISRO gets Gandhi Peace Prize for 2014url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=117790website=Press Information Bureau, Government of Indiaaccess-date=22 April 2015}}[[File:Indian Space Research Organisation Logo.svg75px]](founded 1969)IndiaSpace agency of the Indian Govt. Objective is to advance space technology and deliver the applications of it
142015Vivekananda Kendra(founded 1972)IndiaA Hindu spiritual organisation based on the principles preached by Swami Vivekananda
152016Akshaya Patra Foundation(founded 2000)IndiaA non-profit organisation in India that runs school lunch programme across India
Sulabh International(founded 1970)IndiaA social service organization that works to promote human rights, environmental sanitation, non-conventional sources of energy, waste management and social reforms through education.
162017Ekal Vidyalaya(founded 1986)IndiaContribution in providing Education for Rural and Tribal Children in remote areas pan India, Rural Empowerment, Gender and Social Equality.
172018Yōhei Sasakawa[[File:Yohei Sasakawa (2015).jpg75px]](born 1939)JapanFor his contribution in Leprosy Eradication in India and across the world.
182019Qaboos bin Said[[File:QaboosBinSaidAlSaid (cropped).jpg75px]]1940–2020OmanFor contributions for social, economic and political transformation through non-violent and other Gandhian methods.
192020Sheikh Mujibur Rahman[[File:Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in 1950.jpg75px]]1920–1975BangladeshFor his contributions towards social, economic and political transformation through non-violent and other Gandhian methods.
202021Gita Press(founded 1923)IndiaFor outstanding contributions towards social, economic and political transformation through non-violent and other Gandhian methods.

References

References

  1. "International Gandhi Peace Prize".
  2. (5 January 1998). "President Confers Gandhi Peace Prize 1997 on Dr.Gerhard Fischer of Germany". Press Information Bureau, Government of India.
  3. Radhakrishnan, R.K.. (5 July 2006). "Gerhard Fischer passes away". [[The Hindu]].
  4. [http://www.narmada.org/archive/ie/19991126.ige26014.html Narmada.org] {{Webarchive. link. (11 January 2011 Retrieved 4 November 2006.)
  5. [http://pib.nic.in/feature/feyr2002/ffeb2002/f060220022.html Press Information Bureau Website] Retrieved 4 November 2006.
  6. [http://www.mg.co.za/article/2006-10-03-tutu-to-be-honoured-with-gandhi-peace-award Tutu to be honoured with Gandhi Peace Award] Retrieved 11 November 2008.
  7. "ISRO gets Gandhi Peace Prize for 2014".
  8. (17 January 2019). "Centre Announces Winners Of Gandhi Peace Prize For 2015-2018". NDTV.
  9. (25 January 2019). "Japan's Sasakawa Yōhei Wins International Gandhi Peace Prize for Hansen's Disease Work".
  10. (22 March 2021). "Gandhi Peace Prize for the Year 2019 announced". PIB.
  11. (22 March 2021). "Gandhi Peace Prize for the Year 2020 announced". PIB.
  12. "Gandhi Peace Prize for 2021 to be conferred on Gita Press, Gorakhpur".
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