{
  "id": 19952317,
  "title": "48th Jamnalal Bajaj Awards To Honour Gandhian Warriors For Their Selfless Service, Courage And Social Impact On 25th November 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/48th-jamnalal-bajaj-awards-to-honour-gandhian-warriors-for-their",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T07:56:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/press-release/48th-jamnalal-bajaj-awards-to-honour-gandhian-warriors-for-their-selfless-service-courage-and-social-impact-on-25th-november-2026"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On November 25, 2026, the 48th Jamnalal Bajaj Awards will take place in Mumbai to honor selfless service, courage, and social impact by those who embody Gandhian ideals. The founder of the Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation, Shri Jamnalal Bajaj, dedicated his life to social progress guided by Gandhian principles. The awards are named in his memory and continue to recognize those who strengthen communities and create lasting social change. Her Royal Highness Princess Sonam Dechan Wangchuck of Bhutan will serve as the Chief Guest at this year's ceremony.\n\nThe awardees will be honored at a special function in Mumbai, presided over by Shekhar Bajaj, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation, Nobel Peace Laureate Kailash Satyarthi, Trustee, Dr. R. A. Mashelkar, Trustee & Chairman of the Council of Advisers, and Ms. Minal Bajaj, Trustee & Hon. Director of the Foundation. This year holds special significance as the Bajaj Group celebrates its centenary and the Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation completes 50 years.\n\nOver the years, the Foundation has received 7,229 nominations from across India and 790 from various countries, with 143 individuals in national categories and 37 individuals in international categories receiving the Jamnalal Bajaj Awards. The awards consist of a Citation, Trophy, and a cash prize of Rs. 20,00,000 (or its equivalent in foreign exchange for international recipients). The awards are presented in four categories: Constructive Work, Application of Science and Technology for Rural Development, Development and Welfare of Women and Children, and Promoting Gandhian Values Outside India.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: The Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation Awards returns on November 25, 2026, for their 48th edition, honouring individuals whose work reflects Gandhian ideals, advances humanitarian service and carries forward Shri Jamnalal Bajaj’s commitment to constructive action. Remembered as Mahatma Gandhi’s fifth son, Shri Jamnalal Bajaj dedicated his life to social progress rooted in Gandhian thoughts. The…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}