The Indira Gandhi Peace Prize 2021 has been given to Pratham NGO for its efforts to broaden the scope of Education in India.
Highlights:
Pratham NGO was given the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development for 2021 for,its pioneering efforts in ensuring that every child has access to quality education for more than a quarter-century.
Its creative application of digital technologies to offer education.
Its frequent examination of educational quality.
Its quick reaction in encouraging youngsters to learn despite the limits imposed by Covid-19.
The Indira Gandhi Peace Prize is a prominent honour given out every year. Indira Gandhi, the previous Prime Minister of India, was the inspiration for the name.