Jawaharlal Nehru Award
| The Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding | |
|---|---|
| Awarded by Government of India | |
| Type | Civilian |
| Category | International |
| Statistics | |
| First awarded | 1965 |
| Total awarded | 36 |
| Cash award | ₹ 2.5 million |
| First awardee(s) | U Thant |
The Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding is an international award presented by the Government of India in honour of Jawaharlal Nehru, the country's first prime minister.
History
It was established in 1965 and is administered by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) to people "for their outstanding contribution to the promotion of international understanding, goodwill and friendship among people of the world". The money constituent of this award is 2.5 million rupees.[1]
Recipients
The following people have received this award. No prize was awarded in 1986 and between 1995 to 2003.[2]
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References
- ↑ "Nehru Award". Indian Council for Cultural Relations. Retrieved 2 April 2013.
- ↑ "List of the recipients of the Jawaharlal Nehru Award". Indian Council for Cultural Relations. Retrieved 2 April 2013.
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