❖ The Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development for 2023 was presented to classical pianist and conductor Daniel Barenboim and Palestinian peace activist Ali Abu Awwad. 

❖ The prize was given to Mr. Barenboim for his contribution to foster peace through musical and cultural dialogue initiatives.

❖ Mr. Awwad awarded for his advocacy for dialogue through his organisation Roots, an outfit that he started after spending time in an Israeli jail.