INDIRA GANDHI PEACE PRIZE
The Indira Gandhi Peace
Prize is the prominent award given annually by the Government of India to
individuals or organizations in acknowledgment to resourceful efforts toward
promoting international peace, development and a new international economic
order; ensuring that scientific discoveries are used for the larger good of
humanity, and enlarging the scope of freedom.
The prize carries a cash
award of 25 lakh Indian rupees and a citation. To be eligible for consideration
it is mandatory to have a written work published.
2010
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The former President of Brazil, Luiz
Inatio Lula was awarded Indira Gandhi prize for Peace, Disarmament and
Development for the year 2010.
2011
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The 2011 recipient of Indira Gandhi Peace Prize was Ela Bhatt the Founder of Sewa,
Self-Employed Women's Association of India.
2012
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Liberian President and Nobel laureate Ellen
Johnson Sir leaf on 19 November 2012 was chosen for 2012 Indira
Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for being an inspiration to women and
ensuring return of peace and democracy in her country.
INDIRA GANDHI AWARD FOR NATIONAL INTEGRATION
2011 - Indira Gandhi
National Integration Award is given to famous poet and lyricist Gulzar for the year 2011.
2012 - Famous agricultural scientist MS Swaminathan has been selected for the Indira Gandhi Award for National Integration for the year 2012.
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