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Indira Gandhi Peace Prize
- 23 Jan 2026
- 2 min read
Recently, the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2025 has been awarded to Mozambican rights activist, Graca Machel, for her outstanding contributions to peace, humanitarian action and social development.
- About: It is also known as the Indira Gandhi Peace Prize and has been awarded annually since 1986 by the Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust in memory of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
- It honours individuals or organisations for outstanding contributions to international peace, disarmament and development.
- Key Features: The prize carries a cash prize of Rs 1 crore, a citation and a trophy, and is regarded as one of India’s prestigious international peace awards.
- Categories: It is awarded across the three core domains of peace, disarmament and development.
- Selection Criteria: The award recognises sustained and exceptional efforts addressing global challenges related to peace, disarmament and development, with a positive humanitarian impact and contributions to the welfare of humanity.
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