Source: TH
Context: The Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development 2023 was awarded to classical pianist and conductor Daniel Barenboim and Palestinian peace activist Ali Abu Awwad.
About Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development:
- Established: 1986 by the Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust in honour of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
- Objective: To recognize individuals or organizations for their efforts toward peace, disarmament, and development.
- Components: Includes a monetary award of ₹25 lakh and a citation.
- Categories: Peace, Disarmament, and Development.
- Criteria: Awardees are selected based on sustained efforts that positively impact global challenges, benefiting human welfare and international peace.
- Significance: Regarded as one of the highest accolades in the field of peace and development.
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