Gita Press, based in Gorakhpur, has been received the coveted Gandhi Peace Prize for the year 2021.
Gita Press was overwhelmingly chosen for this honour by the panel, which was led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The International Gandhi Peace Prize
Establishment
1995
Award Details
Cash prize of ₹1 crore (US$130,000), which can be converted into any currency worldwide Includes a plaque and a citation
Jury composition
PM (Chair), Leader of the Opposition, Chief Justice, Speaker, and Eminent person
Evaluation
Evaluation based on contributions to non-violence and Gandhian methods Nominees are considered from competent individuals Award can be withheld if no deserving candidate is found
Recent laureates
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (Bangladesh Founder) was posthumously awarded in 2020
Significance of the prize
Translation work: Because the organisation desired an authoritative translation and commentary on the Bhagavad Gita, Gita Press was founded.
Gita Press rose to prominence with the publication of its monthly magazine, Kalyan, in 1926.
It has around 1,850 religious publications in 15 languages and has sold nearly 93 crore copies.
The Press has done groundbreaking work
Hindi promotion: It was critical in the establishment of Hindi as a popular language.
Bridging Divides: Gita Press purposefully concentrated on emotional growth rather than exposing divisions amongst Hindu sects, creating Hindu community unity.
Translation work: Because the organisation desired an authoritative translation and commentary on the Bhagavad Gita, Gita Press was founded.
Gita Press rose to prominence with the publication of its monthly magazine, Kalyan, in 1926.
It has around 1,850 religious publications in 15 languages and has sold nearly 93 crore copies.
The Press has done groundbreaking work.
Hindi promotion: It was critical in the establishment of Hindi as a popular language.
Bridging Divides: Gita Press purposefully concentrated on emotional growth rather than exposing divisions amongst Hindu sects, creating Hindu community unity.
