Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh received the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for his leadership of the country between 2004 and 2014 and for enhancing India’s stature globally. Sonia Gandhi, Pranab Mukherjee and Former CJI TS Thakur were part of the panel. The prestigious award is accorded annually by Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust.
About Manmohan Singh:
- Manmohan Singh was born on 26 September 1932 in the Punjab province of British India (present day Pakistan).
- Manmohan Singh was the 13th Prime Minister of India
- Manmohan Singh was the third Prime Minister of India to complete his two term as PM. Manmohan Singh has also been the Governor of Reserve Bank of India.
- In P.V. Narasimha Rao's prime minister, he became finance minister too. Manmohan Singh is counted among the world's renowned economists.
Indira Gandhi Peace Prize:
- Indira Gandhi Peace Prize is given in the memory of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi of India. Indira Gandhi was assassinated in
- In the memory of 'Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust' established in her memory, 'Indira Gandhi Shanti, Disarmament and Development Award' is given every year by anyone in the world who has made significant contribution in the field of social service, disarmament or development. Ho.
- Under this award 25 lakh rupees cash, a trophy and a citation are provided.
- Among these celebrities include Mikhail Gokbachev, UNICEF, Jimmy Carter, Sheikh Hasina, Angela Merkel etc.
- Earlier this award has been given to many world-renowned personalities with UN and UNICEF.