
- The International Gandhi Awards for Leprosy is presented to Dr N.S. Dharmashaktu and the Leprosy Mission Trust.
- The award has been instituted by Gandhi Memorial Leprosy Foundation, a pioneering organisation established in 1986.
- The Award is presented once in two years and consists of:
- Rs. 2 lakhs as cash award
- A Medallion
- A Citation
- Two awards are presented in a year either to individuals or institutions.
- The Award is given to a Leprosy Worker or Institution who/which has undertaken work in the field of leprosy for a period of not less than 10 years.
- The Award is open to medical, paramedical or non-medical and social workers in leprosy field.
- The Award Committee under the Chairmanship of vice-President of India finalizes two names for presentation of the Award.
Question:
Q.1 The International Gandhi Awards for Leprosy 2020 is given to _____________ in individuals’ category for his work in the field of leprosy?a. Dr K.N. Srivastawa
b. Dr S.S. Subrahmanyam
c. Dr N.S. Dharmashaktu
d. Dr P.K. Bakshi