Former President of Chile Michelle Bachelet to be conferred the Indira Gandhi Peace prize.

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Former President of Chile Michelle Bachelet to be conferred the Indira Gandhi Peace prize.

Why in the news?

• The Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2024 will be conferred on former Chilean president and prominent human rights voice Michelle Bachelet, a statement issued by the Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust said December 6, 2024.

About The Indira Gandhi Prize:

• The Indira Gandhi Prize, or the Indira Gandhi Peace Prize, also known as Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development, is the prestigious award accorded annually byIndira Gandhi Memorial Trust to individuals or organisations in recognition of creative efforts toward promoting international peace,development and a new international economic order; ensuring that scientific discoveriesare used for the larger good of humanity, and enlarging the scope of freedom. 
• The prize carries acash award of 2.5 million Indian rupees and a citation.
• A written work, in order to be eligible for consideration, should have been published. 
• The panel constituted by the Indira Gandhi Memorial Trustconsists of prominent national and international personalities including previous recipients. 
• The recipients are chosen from a pool of national and international nominees

Significance:

• The award is in recognition of her work to improve gender equality, human rights and democracy.