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, November 4.[5][6]
| Jamnalal Bajaj Award | |
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| Date | 1978 |
| Country | India |
| Presented by | Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation |
Awards edit
The 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.
- Application of Science and Technology for Rural development, established in 1978.
- Outstanding contribution for the Development and Welfare of Women and Children, established in 1980 in memory of Janaki Devi Bajaj.
- 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.
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 edit
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Varma, p. 87
- ^ a b "Nonagenarians among four Jamnalal Bajaj awardees". The Hindu. October 29, 2010.
- ^ "Jamnalal Bajaj Award". Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation. Archived from the original on 2012-03-29.
- ^ "The Gandhian spirit". Financial Express. January 2, 2000.
- ^ "Vice President presents Jamnalal Bajaj Awards". Indian Express. Nov 5, 2008.
- ^ "Jamnalal Bajaj Awards presented". Mint. November 15, 2007.
- ^ "Jamnalal Bajaj Awards website". Archived from the original on 2012-03-29. Retrieved 2012-04-07.
- ^ "About the Awards". Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation. Archived from the original on 2012-03-29.
- ^ Special Award to Dr. Nelson Mandela
- ^ "Jamnalal Bajaj awards presented". The Hindu. Nov 7, 2006. Archived from the original on February 10, 2007.
- ^ "Jamnalal Bajaj awards announced". The Times of India. Oct 8, 2009. Archived from the original on July 7, 2012.
- ^ "Jamnalal Bajaj awards presented". Indian Express. Dec 21, 2012.
- ^ "Snehlata Nath, Jamnalal Bajaj Awards 2013, Outstanding Contribution in Application of Science and Technology for Rural Development". Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation. Retrieved 2020-04-27.
- ^ "Home". jamnalalbajajawards.org.
- "Jamnalal Bajaj Awards Archive". Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation.
External links edit
- Jamnalal Bajaj Award at the Jamnalal Bajaj Award Foundation