{"id":12234,"date":"2026-07-20T17:00:56","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T11:30:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=12234"},"modified":"2026-07-20T17:20:18","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T11:50:18","slug":"gandhi-peace-prize","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/gandhi-peace-prize\/","title":{"rendered":"Gandhi Peace Prize, Objectives, Eligibility, Selection Process"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Gandhi Peace Prize is an international civilian award instituted by the Government of India in 1995 to commemorate the 125th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Administered by the Ministry of Culture, it honours individuals and organisations for their outstanding contribution to peace, non-violence, social justice and humanitarian service through Gandhian principles. The award is open to recipients from all countries and is one of India\u2019s highest international honours.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>About Gandhi Peace Prize<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Gandhi Peace Prize<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an <\/span><b>international award<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> instituted by the Government of India in<\/span><b> 1995 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to <\/span><b>commemorate<\/b> <b>the<\/b> <b>125th birth anniversary of <a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/mahatma-gandhi\/\" target=\"_blank\">Mahatma Gandhi<\/a>.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It honours individuals, institutions and organisations for their outstanding contribution to social, economic and political transformation through non-violence and other Gandhian methods.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The award reflects India\u2019s commitment to Mahatma Gandhi\u2019s ideals of truth, non-violence, peace, social justice and service to humanity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is <\/span><b>administered by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and is one of India\u2019s highest international honours in the field of peace and humanitarian service.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The award is international in nature and is <\/span><b>open to eligible individuals and organisations from all countries.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Gandhi Peace Prize has not been conferred every year. The Jury may decide not to confer the award in a particular year if no nomination is considered suitable for the honour.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Gandhi Peace Prize Objective<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Gandhi Peace Prize recognises outstanding contributions in areas such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promotion of peace, non-violence and communal harmony.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social, economic and political transformation through Gandhian methods.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upliftment of disadvantaged and marginalised communities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rural development and sustainable development.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Humanitarian service and international cooperation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Gandhi Peace Prize Eligibility<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The award is open to individuals, associations, institutions and organisations from across the world.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It recognises contributions that have significantly advanced peace, non-violence, social justice and humanitarian welfare through Gandhian principles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Normally, achievements made during the preceding ten years are considered, although earlier contributions may also be recognised if their significance is realised later.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The award is not ordinarily conferred posthumously.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Jury may confer the award jointly on two recipients if both are found equally deserving.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Gandhi Peace Prize Selection Process<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Gandhi Peace Prize is decided by a five-member Jury comprising:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/prime-minister\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Prime Minister of India<\/strong><\/a> (Chairperson)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/chief-justice-of-india\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Chief Justice of India<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha (or the leader of the single largest Opposition party where no recognised Leader of Opposition exists)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two eminent persons nominated by the Prime Minister for a period of three years<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The decision of the Jury is final.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Gandhi Peace Prize Prize Components<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Gandhi Peace Prize comprises:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cash award of \u20b91 crore<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Citation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plaque<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional handicraft or handloom item<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The award is <\/span><b>presented by the President of India.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><b>Gandhi Peace Prize Major Awardees<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The list of major Gandhi Peace Prize awardees has been tabulated below, highlighting distinguished individuals and organizations recognized for their exceptional contributions to peace, social harmony, humanitarian service, and sustainable development.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 93.4869%; height: 1395px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 25px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 6.86002%; text-align: center; height: 25px;\"><b>Year<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 26.1059%; text-align: center; height: 25px;\"><b>Awardee<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 59.6193%; text-align: center; height: 25px;\"><b>Contribution<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 102px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 6.86002%; height: 102px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1995<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 26.1059%; height: 102px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Julius K. Nyerere (Tanzania)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 59.6193%; height: 102px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First recipient of the Gandhi Peace Prize. Recognised for promoting African unity, peaceful development and social justice through the philosophy of Ujamaa.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 76px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 6.86002%; height: 76px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1996<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 26.1059%; height: 76px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. A. T. Ariyaratne (Sri Lanka)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 59.6193%; height: 76px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Founder of the Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement, recognised for promoting rural development, self-reliance and non-violent social transformation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 102px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 6.86002%; height: 102px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1997<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 26.1059%; height: 102px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Gerhard Fischer (Germany)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 59.6193%; height: 102px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He was a German diplomat and humanitarian worker recognised for his dedicated work for the rehabilitation and welfare of persons affected by leprosy and polio in India.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 76px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 6.86002%; height: 76px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1998<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 26.1059%; height: 76px;\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/ramakrishna-mission\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Ramakrishna Mission<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 59.6193%; height: 76px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Honoured for its contribution to education, healthcare, disaster relief and humanitarian service inspired by the teachings of Swami Vivekananda.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 76px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 6.86002%; height: 76px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1999<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 26.1059%; height: 76px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baba Amte (India)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 59.6193%; height: 76px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognised for his lifelong service to persons affected by leprosy and for promoting social justice, rehabilitation and rural development.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 76px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 6.86002%; height: 76px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2000<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 26.1059%; height: 76px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/nelson-mandela\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Nelson Mandela<\/strong><\/a> (South Africa) (Joint Award)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 59.6193%; height: 76px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Honoured for his leadership in the struggle against apartheid and his contribution to democracy, reconciliation and peace.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 76px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 6.86002%; height: 76px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2000<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 26.1059%; height: 76px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grameen Bank (Bangladesh) (Joint Award)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 59.6193%; height: 76px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognised for pioneering microfinance and empowering economically weaker sections, especially women, through financial inclusion.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 76px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 6.86002%; height: 76px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2001<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 26.1059%; height: 76px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">John Hume (Ireland)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 59.6193%; height: 76px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Honoured for his contribution to the Northern Ireland peace process through democratic dialogue and conflict resolution.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 76px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 6.86002%; height: 76px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2005<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 26.1059%; height: 76px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Archbishop Desmond Tutu (South Africa)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 59.6193%; height: 76px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognised for promoting <a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/human-rights\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>human rights<\/strong><\/a>, racial equality and reconciliation through non-violent means.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 76px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 6.86002%; height: 76px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2014<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 26.1059%; height: 76px;\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/isro\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 59.6193%; height: 76px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Honoured for applying space technology to national development, disaster management, communication, education and public welfare.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 76px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 6.86002%; height: 76px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2015<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 26.1059%; height: 76px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 59.6193%; height: 76px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognised for its work in education, rural development, natural resource management and nation-building inspired by Swami Vivekananda.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 76px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 6.86002%; height: 76px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2016<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 26.1059%; height: 76px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Akshaya Patra Foundation (Joint Award)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 59.6193%; height: 76px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Honoured for improving child nutrition and supporting school education through one of the world\u2019s largest mid-day meal programmes.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 76px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 6.86002%; height: 76px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2016<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 26.1059%; height: 76px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sulabh International (Joint Award)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 59.6193%; height: 76px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognised for promoting sanitation, public health, social reform and the eradication of manual scavenging.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 76px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 6.86002%; height: 76px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2018<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 26.1059%; height: 76px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yohei Sasakawa (Japan)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 59.6193%; height: 76px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Honoured for his global contribution towards the elimination of leprosy and the welfare of persons affected by the disease.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 76px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 6.86002%; height: 76px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2019<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 26.1059%; height: 76px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said (Oman)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 59.6193%; height: 76px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognised for promoting peace, diplomacy, regional stability and strengthening India\u2013Oman relations.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 102px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 6.86002%; height: 102px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2020<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 26.1059%; height: 102px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (Bangladesh) (Posthumous)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 59.6193%; height: 102px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Honoured for his historic leadership in Bangladesh\u2019s Liberation Movement and his lifelong commitment to democracy, justice and the welfare of the people.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 76px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 6.86002%; height: 76px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2021<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 26.1059%; height: 76px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gita Press, Gorakhpur<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 59.6193%; height: 76px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognised for its century-long contribution to preserving and disseminating India\u2019s spiritual, cultural and literary heritage through affordable publications.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>Gandhi Peace Prize Significance<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Gandhi Peace Prize:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promotes Mahatma Gandhi\u2019s philosophy of truth and non-violence at the international level.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reflects India\u2019s commitment to peace, humanitarian values and inclusive development.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strengthens India\u2019s soft power and moral leadership in global affairs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognises outstanding contributions to social justice, rural development and human welfare.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourages peaceful and non-violent approaches to resolving national and international challenges.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Read about the Gandhi Peace Prize, its objectives, eligibility, selection process, prize components, significance, and the complete list of awardees.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":113684,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[786],"tags":[8819],"class_list":["post-12234","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-general-studies","tag-gandhi-peace-prize","no-featured-image-padding"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12234","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12234"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12234\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":114234,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12234\/revisions\/114234"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/113684"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12234"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12234"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12234"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}