Gandhi Peace Prize was instituted in 1995. It was the occasion of mahatma gandhi’s 125th birth anniversary. Gandhi Peace prize is given every year on the recommendation of esteemed jury.The Gandhi Peace prize is given to the individuals who have followed the idea of peace and non-violence. Mahatma Gandhi through his entire life advised people to take the path of non-violence. Gandhi peace prize winners are given a cash prize of 1 crore(10 Millions) , a plaque and a citation.The award can be given to anyone he/she can be of any nationality. The jury of Gandhi peace prize consists of the Prime Minister, Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha,the Chief Justice of India and two eminent persons. Gandhi Peace prize can also be given to organisations. Here is a list of this prize awardees.
Year | Name of Recipient | Individuality |
1995 | Julius Nyerere( Tanzania) | Leader of Tanzania for 25 years. |
1996 | A.T. Ariyaratne(Sri Lanka) | Founded Sarvodaya shramadana movement. |
1997 | Gerard Fischer(Germany) | For his work against leprosy and polio. |
1998 | Ramakrishna Mission(India) | Founded by swami vivekanand for social welfare. |
1999 | Baba Amte(India) | Work against leprosy. |
2000 | Nelson Mandela(South Africa) | Former President of South Africa. |
2000 | Grameen Bank(Bangladesh) | Social welfare bank founded by Mohammed younus. |
2001 | John Hume(Northern Ireland) | Politician. |
2002 | Bhartiya Vidya Bhawan(India) | Educational trust. |
2003 | Vaclav Havel(Czech Republic) | First President of Czech Republic. |
2004 | Coretta Scott King(U.S.A.) | Activit and leader. |
2005 | Desmond Tutu(South Africa) | Movement against Apartheid. |
2013 | Chandi Prasad Bhatt(India) | Associated with Chipko Movement. |
2014 | ISRO(India) | Indian Space research Organisation. |
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