Gandhi Peace Prize


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 1 Crore 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 one other eminent persons 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

Sl noYearRecipientImageBirth / deathCountryDescription
11995Julius Nyerere1922–1999Julius 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. Ariyaratneb. 1931Founder of Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement
31997Gerhard Fischer1921–2006German diplomat, recognised for his work against leprosy and polio
41998Ramakrishna Missionest. 1897Founded by Swami Vivekananda for promoting social welfare, tolerance, and non-violence among disadvantaged groups
51999Baba Amte1914–2008Social worker, known particularly for his work for the rehabilitation and empowerment of poor people suffering from leprosy
62000Nelson Mandela1918-2013Former President of South Africa
2000Grameen Bankest. 1983Founded by Muhammad Yunus
72001John Humeb. 1937Northern Irish Politician and major figure in the Northern Ireland peace process
82002Bharatiya Vidya Bhavanest. 1938Educational trust that emphasises Indian culture
92003Václav Havel1936–2011Last President of Czechoslovakia and first President of the Czech Republic
102004Coretta Scott King1927–2006Activist and civil rights leader.
112005Desmond Tutub. 1931South 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.
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122013Chandi Prasad Bhattb. 1934Environmentalist, social activist and pioneer of the Chipko movement.Founded Dasholi Gram Swarajya Sangh
132014ISROest. 1969Space agency of the Indian Govt. Objective is to advance space technology and deliver the applications of it
142015Vivekananda Kendraest. 1972A Hindu spiritual organisation based on the principles preached by Swami Vivekananda
152016Akshaya Patra Foundationest.2000A non-profit organisation in India that runs school lunch programme across India
2016Sulabh Internationalest. 1970A social service organization that works to promote human rights, environmental sanitation, non-conventional sources of energy, waste management and social reforms through education.
162017Ekal Abhiyan TrustContribution in providing Education for Rural and Tribal Children in remote areas pan India, Rural Empowerment, Gender and Social Equality.
172018Yōhei Sasakawab. 1939For his contribution in Leprosy Eradication in India and across the world.