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The prestigious\u00a0Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace<\/b>,\u00a0Disarmament and Development for the year 2022<\/b>\u00a0was jointly awarded to the\u00a0Indian Medical Association (IMA) and Trained Nurses Association of India<\/b>. The award ceremony took place on\u00a0November 19<\/b>, where former Vice-President Hamid Ansari presented the honor to Dr. Sharad Kumar Agarwal, President of the IMA and Professor (Dr.) Roy K. George, President of the Trained Nurses Association of India.<\/p>
Recognition of COVID-19 Warriors<\/p>
The award symbolizes a tribute to the relentless efforts of the\u00a0COVID-19 warriors in India<\/b>. Congress\u00a0Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi, who heads the Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust,<\/b>\u00a0emphasized that the recognition extends to every doctor, nurse, paramedic and support staff for their selfless service, dedication and perseverance in the face of the unprecedented challenges posed by the pandemic.<\/p>
Sonia Gandhi\u2019s Remarks<\/p>
Sonia Gandhi<\/b>, in her capacity as the chairperson of the trust, highlighted the significance of the award named after one of the most remarkable\u00a0leaders of the 20th<\/sup>\u00a0century<\/b>. She expressed that the Indira Gandhi prize aims to honor individuals and institutions that have demonstrated exemplary work in the service of humanity and the planet. Gandhi acknowledged the outstanding contributions of these\u00a0COVID-19 warriors and their dedication to the principles Indira Gandhi<\/b>\u00a0championed throughout her illustrious career.<\/p> Indira Gandhi\u2019s Legacy<\/p> Reflecting on the life of Indira Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi underscored the\u00a0former prime minister<\/b>\u2019s ability to overcome challenges. From challenging orthodoxy in politics to introducing pro-poor policies and fighting hunger on the international stage, Gandhi highlighted India\u2019s role as a valiant crusader of people\u2019s causes. She also credited Indira Gandhi for her leadership in the enactment and implementation of the\u00a0National Health Policy in 1983<\/b>, laying the foundations for a more comprehensive and accessible health system in India.<\/p> The Impact of COVID-19<\/p> Sonia Gandhi acknowledged the\u00a0COVID-19 pandemic<\/b>\u00a0as the most devastating event of the century, affecting countries, communities and families worldwide. She praised the dedication and sacrifices made by the medical community in battling the pandemic. The COVID-19 warriors, including\u00a0doctors, nurses, paramedics and volunteers,<\/b>\u00a0were recognized as the frontline defenders against the virus, standing between the contagion and the people.<\/p> The prestigious\u00a0Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace,\u00a0Disarmament and Development for the year 2022\u00a0was jointly awarded to the\u00a0Indian Medical Association (IMA) and Trained Nurses Association of India. The award ceremony took place on\u00a0November 19, where former Vice-President Hamid Ansari presented the honor to Dr. Sharad Kumar Agarwal, President of the IMA and Professor (Dr.) Roy K. 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