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19/06/23 21:50 PM IST

Gandhi Peace Prize 2021 to be conferred on Gita Press: Govt

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  • The Gandhi Peace Prize for 2021 will be conferred on Gita Press, Gorakhpur, in recognition of its “outstanding contribution towards social, economic and political transformation through non-violent and other Gandhian methods.
About Gita Press
  • Gita Press, established in 1923, has emerged as one of the world’s largest publishers, promoting Gandhian principles and disseminating knowledge through literature.
  • With a remarkable publication record of 417 million books in 14 languages, including 162 million copies of the sacred Shrimad Bhagavad Gita, Gita Press has touched the lives of countless individuals. 
  • Gita Press has made outstanding contributions to social, economic, and political transformation by employing non-violent and Gandhian methods.
  • Their relentless efforts in promoting peace, harmony, and the upliftment of society have earned them the well-deserved Gandhi Peace Prize for 2021. 
Gandhi Prize
  • Instituted by the government in 1995, the Gandhi Peace Prize is an annual award as a tribute to the ideals espoused by Mahatma Gandhi. The award is open to all persons regardless of nationality, race, language, caste, creed or gender.
  • The Gandhi Peace Prize, carrying a cash prize of ₹1 crore, a citation, a plaque, and an exquisite traditional handicraft/handloom item, aims to honor individuals and organizations for their remarkable efforts in furthering the ideals cherished by Mahatma Gandhi.
Source- Hindustan Times

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