Jamnalal Bajaj Award is an Indian award, for promoting Gandhian values, community service and social development.[1] Established in 1978, by the Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation of Bajaj Group, it is given annually in four categories, and usually presented by the President, Vice president, Prime Minister of India or a leading figure.[2] The foundation currently headed by Rahul Bajaj, was created in 1977, in the memory of group founder, philanthropist and a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi, Jamnalal Bajaj.[3][4] The award ceremony takes place on his birth anniversary, 4 November.[5][6]
| Jamnalal Bajaj Award | |
|---|---|
 Charles James Dougherty (center) of the Meta Peace Team receiving the award in 2009 | |
| Date | 1978 |
| Country | India |
| Presented by | Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation |
Awards
editThe award comprises a citation, a trophy and a cheque of Rs Ten lakh each.[7] It is given in four categories,[8] namely:
- Constructive Work, established in 1978.[citation needed]
- Application of Science and Technology for Rural development, established in 1978.[citation needed]
- Outstanding contribution for the Development and Welfare of Women and Children, established in 1980 in memory of Janaki Devi Bajaj.[citation needed]
- International Award for promoting Gandhian values outside India, which is given to an individual of foreign nationality, established in 1988 on the birth centenary of Jamnalal Bajaj.[citation needed]
To commemorate the birth centenary of Mr. Jamnalal Bajaj, the Foundation presented a special award to Dr. Nelson Mandela in 1990.[9]
List of awardees
editSee also
editReferences
edit- ^ Varma, p. 87
- ^ a b "Nonagenarians among four Jamnalal Bajaj awardees". The Hindu. 29 October 2010.
- ^ "Jamnalal Bajaj Award". Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation. Archived from the original on 29 March 2012.
- ^ "The Gandhian spirit". Financial Express. 2 January 2000.
- ^ "Vice President presents Jamnalal Bajaj Awards". Indian Express. 5 November 2008.
- ^ "Jamnalal Bajaj Awards presented". Mint. 15 November 2007.
- ^ "Jamnalal Bajaj Awards website". Archived from the original on 29 March 2012. Retrieved 7 April 2012.
- ^ "About the Awards". Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation. Archived from the original on 29 March 2012.
- ^ Special Award to Dr. Nelson Mandela
- ^ "Jamnalal Bajaj awards presented". The Hindu. 7 November 2006. Archived from the original on 10 February 2007.
- ^ "Jamnalal Bajaj awards announced". The Times of India. 8 October 2009. Archived from the original on 7 July 2012.
- ^ "Jamnalal Bajaj awards presented". Indian Express. 21 December 2012.
- ^ "Snehlata Nath, Jamnalal Bajaj Awards 2013, Outstanding Contribution in Application of Science and Technology for Rural Development". Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
- ^ "Home". jamnalalbajajawards.org.
- "Jamnalal Bajaj Awards Archive". Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation.
External links
edit- Jamnalal Bajaj Award at the Jamnalal Bajaj Award Foundation