IMA, nurses’ association honoured with Indira Gandhi Peace Prize
- Former Vice-President presents the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development to Indian Medical Association and Trained Nurses Association.
Key Points
Representatives Acknowledged:
- Dr. Sharad Kumar Agarwal (IMA President) and Prof. (Dr.) Roy K. George (TNAI President) receive the award on behalf of COVID-19 warriors in India.
The Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development
- It was instituted in the memory of the former prime minister by a trust (Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust) in her name in 1986.
- It consists of a monetary award of Rs 25 lakh along with a citation.
- The award is given to individuals or organizations who work towards ensuring international peace and development
- Ensuring that scientific discoveries are used to further the scope of freedom and better humanity, and creating a new international economic order.
Prelims Takeaway
- The Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development