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 (US$130,000) 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.
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.
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
For his contributions towards social, economic and political transformation through non-violent and other Gandhian methods. |
2020 |
Qaboos bin Said Al Said
For contributions for social, economic and political transformation through non-violent and other Gandhian methods. |
2019 |
Yōhei Sasakawa
For his contribution in Leprosy Eradication in India and across the world. |
2018 |
Ekal Abhiyan Trust
Contribution in providing Education for Rural and Tribal Children in remote areas pan India, Rural Empowerment, Gender and Social Equality. |
2017 |
Akshaypatra Foundation
A non-profit organisation in India that runs school lunch programme across India
Sulabh International
A social service organization that works to promote human rights, environmental sanitation, non-conventional sources of energy, waste management and social reforms through education. |
2016 |
Vivekananda Kendra
A Hindu spiritual organisation based on the principles preached by Swami Vivekananda |
2015 |
ISRO
Space agency of the Indian Govt. Objective is to advance space technology and deliver the applications of it |
2014 |
Chandi Prasad Bhatt
Environmentalist, social activist and pioneer of the Chipko movement |
2013 |
Desmond Tutu
South African cleric and activist |
2005 |
Mrs. Coretta Scott King
The widow of Martin Luther King |
2004 |
Mr. Vaclav Havel
Former President of Czechoslovakia and
first President of the Czech Republic |
2003 |
Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan
Educational Trust that emphasized Indian culture |
2002 |
Mr. John Hume-Ireland
Nothern Irish Politician |
2001 |
Grameen Bank (co-recipient)
Founded by Muhammad Yunus |
2000 |
Dr. Nelson Mandela & Grameen Bank of Bangladesh
Former President of South Africa |
2000 |
Shri Murlidhar Devidas Amte (Baba Amte), India |
1999 |
Ramakrishna Mission, India |
1998 |
Dr. Gerhard Fischer
Former German Diplomat |
1997 |
Dr. A. T. Ariyaratane
President, Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement, Sri Lanka |
1996 |
Dr. Julius K. Nyerere
Former President of Tanzania |
1995 |
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