INDIRA GANDHI PRIZE FOR PEACE (Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – Governance)

Context: The Indian Medical Association and the Trained Nurses Association of India were recently jointly awarded the prestigious Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development in 2022, recognizing their significant role as representatives of the COVID-19 warriors in the country.

Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace

• About: The prestigious award, known as the Indira Gandhi Peace Prize, is named after the former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
• Annual Conferment: Since 1986, it has been conferred annually by the Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust.
• Recognition of Creative Efforts: This prize also recognized as the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development, is bestowed by the Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust to honor individuals or organizations. 
• Promotion of International Peace: The award acknowledges endeavors that contribute to the promotion of international peace, ensuring that scientific discoveries are utilized for the greater good of humanity, and expanding the scope of freedom.
• Prize: Recipients of the Indira Gandhi Peace Prize are honored with a substantial cash award of 2.5 million Indian rupees along with a citation.
• First Prize was Awarded: Parliamentarians for Global Action in 1986.
• The Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace 2021: NGO Pratham.