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  • 17 March, 2026

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Indira Gandhi Peace Prize

Recently, Mozambican humanitarian and rights activist Graça Machel has been selected for the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2025. She is globally recognized for her work in human rights, women’s empowerment, and child welfare.

About the Indira Gandhi Peace Prize

The Indira Gandhi Peace Prize, formally known as the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development, was instituted in 1986 in memory of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.It is awarded annually by the Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust to individuals or organizations, without any distinction of nationality, race, or religion.

Nature of the Award

The award consists of:

  • A monetary prize of ?25 lakh

  • A citation

Objectives of the Award

The prize is awarded in recognition of outstanding contributions in the following areas:

  • Promoting international peace, disarmament, and harmony among nations

  • Advancing racial equality and goodwill

  • Encouraging economic cooperation and a just international economic order

  • Accelerating the development of developing countries

  • Ensuring the use of science and technology for the benefit of humanity

  • Expanding freedom and enriching the human spirit

Conclusion

The Indira Gandhi Peace Prize is a prestigious international award that honours efforts toward peace, development, and human welfare. The selection of Graça Machel for 2025 highlights the continued global relevance of humanitarian work and social justice initiatives.



Source: INDIAN EXPRESS


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