Gandhi Peace Prize 2021 conferred on Gita Press

The Gandhi Peace Prize for 2021 will be conferred on Gita Press, Gorakhpur, the culture ministry announced. The decision was taken by a jury headed by PM Narendra Modi.

Recalling the contribution of Gita Press in promoting the Gandhian ideals of peace and social harmony, PM Modi said the conferment of Gandhi Peace Prize on Gita Press, on completion of 100 years of its establishment, is a recognition of the work done by the institution in community service.

“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,” he said.