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International 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 (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