International Gandhi Peace Prize

As a tribute to the ideals espoused by Mahatma Gandhi, the Government of India had launched the International Gandhi Peace Prize in 1995 on the occasion of the 125th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. It is a very prestigious Award and carries an amount of Rs.10 million, a citation and a Plaque. The Awardees for every year is selected by a Jury under the Chairmanship of the Prime Minister.

This is an annual award given to individuals and institutions for their outstanding contributions towards social, economic and political transformation through non-violence, and other Gandhian methods, for amelioration of human sufferings particularly of the less privileged sections of the society, contributing social justice and harmony. The award is open to all persons regardless of nationality, race, creed or sex. Normally recent works achieved during 10 years immediately preceding the nomination are considered. Older work may also be considered if its significance has become apparent only recently. A written work, in order to be eligible for consideration should have been published during the last ten years.

The nominations are invited from various eminent persons and institutions every year mentioned in code of procedure.

Since, its  institution, the Award has been conferred on the following eminent persons / institutions: