Lucknow: The Government of India has announced to confer ‘Gandhi Peace Prize 2021’ on Geeta Press Gorakhpur. The Geeta Press publishes religious books. Expressing gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath wrote on his official Twitter handle, “Heartfelt congratulations to Gita Press located in Gorakhpur, the most important center of religious literature of ‘Sanatan Dharma of India’, on receiving the 'Gandhi Peace Prize' for the year 2021. This award received on completion of 100 years of its establishment will give a new flight to the religious literature of Geeta Press. Hearty thanks to the respected Prime Minister Narendra Modi for this.” भारत के सनातन धर्म के धार्मिक साहित्य का सबसे महत्वपूर्ण केंद्र, गोरखपुर स्थित गीता प्रेस को वर्ष 2021 का 'गांधी शांति पुरस्कार' प्राप्त होने पर हृदय से बधाई। स्थापना के 100 वर्ष पूर्ण होने पर मिला यह पुरस्कार गीता प्रेस के धार्मिक साहित्य को एक नई उड़ान देगा। इसके लिए आदरणीय… — Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) June 18, 2023 The statement issued by the Ministry of Culture said that the jury headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi unanimously decided to select Geeta Press, Gorakhpur for the Gandhi Peace Prize. This award is given every year to those who follow the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi. It was started by the Government of India in 1995. The recipients of the Gandhi Peace Prize get Rs 1 crore, a citation, a plaque, and an exquisite traditional handicraft, handloom item.
