NEW DELHI, INDIA, January 30, 2003: Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, established with the blessings of Mahatma Gandhi, has been awarded the coveted Gandhi Peace Prize for 2002. A five-member jury, headed by Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, chose Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan because of its “significant contribution towards spreading peace and harmony among all religions and communities on the footsteps of Mahatma Gandhi and also integration of the best of ancient and modern values.” The recipients receive a cash prize of US$209,226 and a citation, to be awarded at a later date by President Kalam. The Bhavan currently has over 90 centers in the India, with 45 schools where special emphasis is placed on ethical and cultural education, promotion of religious interfaith and understanding, mutual respect and peace. They also have a number of centers worldwide with major cultural centers in London, New York, Lisbon and Mexico.
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