Indira Gandhi Prize 2023 Awarded to Daniel Barenboim and Ali Abu Awwad
| Aspects | Details |
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| Why in News | Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development 2023 awarded to Daniel Barenboim and Ali Abu Awwad. |
| Awarded To | Daniel Barenboim (Pianist and Conductor), Ali Abu Awwad (Palestinian Peace Activist). |
| Date | November 19, 2024. |
| Award Recognized For | Daniel Barenboim: Promoting peace through music across cultures. Ali Abu Awwad: Advocating non-violence and dialogue between Palestinians and Israelis through his organization, Roots. |
| Ceremony | Virtual ceremony with speeches from Shiv Shankar Menon and Hamid Ansari. |
| Award Purpose | The award is given for exceptional contributions to peace, disarmament, and development. |
| Monetary Reward | ₹25 lakh along with a citation recognizing the recipient's contributions. |
| Categories | 1. Peace: Promoting global peace and conflict resolution. 2. Disarmament: Reducing arms and nuclear disarmament. 3. Development: Promoting social and economic development. |
| Criteria | Awarded for sustained efforts in addressing global challenges, with a positive impact on the international community. |
| About the Prize | The Indira Gandhi Prize has been awarded since 1986 by the Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust, honoring efforts toward global peace and development. |