Gandhi Peace Prize for 2020
Gandhi Peace Prize for 2020
Why in news?
- After India conferred the Gandhi Peace Prize for 2020 on Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (Father of Nation in Bangladesh.)
- Bangladesh felt an honour for the Father of the Nation to be bestowed with the prestigious award.
Gandhi Peace Prize 2020
- The jury for the prize consisted
- PM Modi
- two ex-officio members
- leader of the single largest opposition party in Lok Sabha
- Chief Justice of India.
- The award carries also carries an amount of Rs. 1 crore, a plaque, and a citation.
- The jury of the prize met on March 19, 2021
- Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was finalized as the recipient of the prize for 2020 unanimously
About Gandhi Peace Prize
The Gandhi Peace Prize is awarded to one person/organization annually.
- The jury for the prize consists:
- Prime Minister of India
- two ex-officio members
- leader of the single largest opposition party in Lok Sabha
- Chief Justice of India.
- The term of the jury is three years.
- Ex-officio members of the jury (PM, CJI & LoOp) are permanent members
- Eminent members retire. Reappointment is applicable.
- PM is the head of the jury. In his absence, remaining members of the jury decide the presiding officer.
- A majority of the jury is needed to make a decision.
- NO protests can be made against the jury’s decisions.
Eligibility
- This annual award will be given to individuals, associations, institutions or organizations who have worked selflessly for peace, non-violence and amelioration of human sufferings particular of the less-privileged section of society contributing towards social justice and harmony.
- The Award is open to all persons regardless of nationality, race, language, caste, creed or gender.
- Normally, contributions made during ten years immediately preceding the nomination are considered.
- Older contributions may also be considered if their significance has not become apparent recently.
Recipients of 2020 and 2019:
- Sheikh Mujibur Rahman- (2020)
- He is called as Bangabandhu, Jatir Janak or Jatir Pita
- He was born on 17th March 1920 and breathed his last on 12th August 1975 in Dhaka.
- He was the first Prime Minister of Bangladesh (1972–75) and later became the President of the country in 1975.
- He was the co-founder of Awami league in 1949.
- He is known for his crucial role in advocating political autonomy for East Pakistan.
- His contributions towards social, economic and political transformation through non-violent and other Gandhian methods have made him the winner of Gandhi Peace Prize 2020.
- Qaboos bin Said Al Said:
- He was the longest-serving arabic ruler. He ruled Oman for almost half a century.
- He emerged as a Sultan at an age of 29, after overthrowing his father in a bloodless coup.
- He was a visionary whose twin policy of moderation and mediation in addressing international issues won him praise and respect across the globe.
- He was also responsible for the ties between Oman and India.
Past awardees
- Rama Krishna Mission was given the Gandhi Peace Prize in 1998.
- Bhartiya Vidya Bhawan was given the Gandhi Peace Prize in 2002.
- Indian Space Research Organisation was given the Gandhi Peace Prize in 2014.
- Vivekananda Kendra was announced as the Gandhi Peace Prize Awardee 2015.
- EkalAbhiyan Trust was presented with the Gandhi Peace Prize in 2017.
