For its “outstanding contribution towards social, economic, and political transformation through non-violent and other Gandhian methods,” Gita Press, Gorakhpur, will receive the Gandhi Peace Prize for 2021, the Ministry of Culture said on Sunday.माननीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi की अध्यक्षता वाले निर्णायक मंडल द्वारा वर्ष 2021 के #GandhiPeacePrize के लिए गीता प्रेस, गोरखपुर का चयन किया गया है। सामाजिक सद्भाव के गांधीवादी आदर्शों को बढ़ावा दे रही इस संस्था को पुरस्कार मिलने की शुभकामनाएं #AmritMahotsav@GitaPress pic.twitter.com/A1Kuky8AJ7— Ministry of Culture (@MinOfCultureGoI) June 19, 2023 Notably, over the past 100 years, Gita Press has done admirable work to advance societal and cultural changes among the populace.As per sources, ₹1 crore in cash, a citation, a plaque, and a priceless traditional handicraft or item is included with the award. The organisations that have received awards in the past include Ramakrishna Mission and ISRO.The jury, which was chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reached this unanimous decision after careful consideration. Gita Press, Gorakhpur, will receive the 2021 award, the ministry announced in a statement, in recognition of its outstanding contribution to social, economic, and political transformation through non-violent and other Gandhian methods.Taking it to Twitter, PM Modi congratulated Gita Press. He wrote, “I congratulate Gita Press, Gorakhpur on being conferred the Gandhi Peace Prize 2021. They have done commendable work over the last 100 years towards furthering social and cultural transformations among the people.”I congratulate Gita Press, Gorakhpur on being conferred the Gandhi Peace Prize 2021. They have done commendable work over the last 100 years towards furthering social and cultural transformations among the people. @GitaPress https://t.co/B9DmkE9AvS— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 18, 2023About Gita PressThe most widely read Hindu religious scriptures are published by Gita Press. The press is situated in the Indian state of Uttar Pradeshs Gorakhpur. It was established in 1923 to advance the teachings of Sanatana Dharma by Jaya Dayal Goyanka and Ghanshyam Das Jalan. Over 3,500 manuscripts, including more than 100 Bhagwad Gita interpretations can be found in the archives of Gita Press.The organisation completed 100 years of its establishment on May 5.माननीय प्रधानमंत्री जीसविनय सादर प्रणाममहोदय ! गीताप्रेस, गोरखपुर की स्थापना के 100 वर्ष पूरे होने के उपलक्ष में आपने जो शुभकामनाएँ दी हैं उसके लिए गीताप्रेस परिवार आपके प्रति हार्दिक आभार व्यक्त करता है | https://t.co/9g8RcxIIvh— गीताप्रेस , गोरखपुर (@GitaPress) May 5, 2023 Who gets Gandhi Peace PrizeThe Gandhi Peace Prize was established by the Indian government in 1995 as a monument to the principles upheld by Mahatma Gandhi. Everyone is eligible for the prize, regardless of gender, country, ethnicity, language, caste, or faith.
