Context: Recently, the Ministry of Culture extended the nomination period for the Gandhi Peace Prize from 30th April to 15th June 2020, due to the lockdown in the wake of the Covid-19.
About Gandhi Peace Prize

• It was institutionalized in 1995 on the 125th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
• It is given to individuals and institutions for their contributions towards social, economic and political transformation through non-violence and other Gandhian methods.
• It carries a cash prize of Rs 1 crore, a citation and a Plaque as well as an exquisite traditional handicraft/handloom item.
• The Award for every year is selected by a Jury under the Chairmanship of the Prime Minister.
• Julius K Nyerere, former Tanzanian President, was the first recipient of the award in 1995.
• Ramakrishna Mission was the first institution and Baba Amte was the first Indian person to receive Gandhi Peace Prize in 1998 and 1999 respectively.