The President confers honours but does not sit on selection juries; selection panels pair the Prime Minister with the Chief Justice and Leader of Opposition.
(c) II, III and IV
The Gandhi Peace Prize is awarded annually by the Government of India to individuals and institutions for their contributions towards social, economic, and political transformation through non-violence and other Gandhian methods.
The Jury to select the recipient of the Gandhi Peace Prize consists of the following members as per the official guidelines:
Note:
| Position | Role in Gandhi Peace Prize Jury |
|---|---|
| Prime Minister of India | Chairperson of the Jury |
| Chief Justice of India | Member |
| Leader of Opposition (Lok Sabha) | Member |
| President of India | Not a member of the Jury |
| Concept | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Gandhi Peace Prize | An annual award recognizing contributions to social change through Gandhian principles. |
| Jury Composition | Includes top constitutional and parliamentary figures for impartiality. |
| Leader of Opposition | Recognized leader of the largest opposition party in the Lok Sabha. |
| Concept / Term | Explanation / Relevance |
|---|---|
| Gandhi Peace Prize | Annual award instituted by the Government of India to honor contributions in social, economic, and political transformation through Gandhian principles. |
| Prime Minister of India | Chairperson of the Gandhi Peace Prize Jury; leads the selection process. |
| Chief Justice of India | Member of the Jury; represents judicial impartiality in the selection process. |
| Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha | Member of the Jury; represents political balance and opposition viewpoint in selection. |
| President of India | Not part of the Jury; ceremonial head of state without role in this specific award's selection. |
| Jury Composition | Includes top constitutional and political leaders to ensure impartial and balanced decision-making. |
| Gandhian Principles | Non-violence, truth, social justice, and peaceful transformation—core values guiding the prize. |
| Award Criteria | Recognizes exceptional work in promoting peace, non-violence, and social progress. |
| Recipient | Year | Contribution / Reason for Award |
|---|---|---|
| Nelson Mandela | 1995 | For his role in fighting apartheid and promoting reconciliation in South Africa. |
| Desmond Tutu | 2011 | For his efforts in human rights, reconciliation, and anti-apartheid activism. |
| Ela Bhatt | 2006 | Founder of SEWA; work in empowering women in the informal sector. |
| Medha Patkar | 2019 | Social activism, especially in the Narmada Bachao Andolan for environmental justice. |
| Verghese Kurien | 1999 | “Father of the White Revolution” for transforming India’s dairy industry. |
| Gyanendra Pandey | 2022 | For work in communal harmony and peacebuilding. |
| Alva Family | 2021 | For philanthropic and social service in education and healthcare. |
| Gopal Krishna Gandhi | 2016 | For promoting peace, communal harmony, and education. |
| Sri Sri Ravi Shankar | 2022 | For contributions towards social welfare, humanitarian efforts, and peace advocacy. |