The is a public charitable trust established to preserve and promote the ideals, values, and legacy of Indira Gandhi, former Prime Minister of India.
Establishment and Background
- Established: 1984
- Founder: Rajiv Gandhi
- Legal Status: Public charitable trust
- Headquarters: New Delhi
- Associated Site: Indira Gandhi Memorial Museum (1, Safdarjung Road, New Delhi)
Objectives
The Trust aims to:
- Promote secularism, democracy, and national unity
- Encourage scientific temper, rational thinking, and social justice
- Support education, research, and public awareness aligned with Indira Gandhi’s vision
- Preserve historical records, speeches, and writings related to her life and work
Key Activities
- Indira Gandhi Memorial Museum: Maintains and manages the museum dedicated to her life and tenure
- Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development: Annual international award recognising contributions to global peace and development
- Public Lectures & Seminars: Organises talks on governance, environment, peace, and development
- Research & Publications: Supports archival work, documentation, and dissemination of ideas
Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development
- Instituted: 1986
- Nature: International award
- Purpose: To honour individuals or institutions contributing to peace, sustainable development, and disarmament
- Significance: One of India’s prominent international peace awards
Significance
- Acts as a custodian of modern Indian political history
- Serves as a platform for dialogue on peace, development, and global cooperation
- Reinforces India’s commitment to non-alignment, environmental protection, and inclusive growth
The Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust plays a key role in institutionalising the political and ethical legacy of Indira Gandhi while fostering discourse on peace and development.
