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| The Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding | |
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| International Civilian award for contributions to the promotion of international understanding, goodwill and friendship among people of the world | |
| Sponsored by | Government of India |
| Reward(s) | ₹ 2.5 million |
| First awarded | 1965 |
| Highlights | |
| Total awarded | 36 |
| First winner | U Thant |
| Website | http://iccr.gov.in/content/nehru-award-recipients  |
The Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding is an international award presented by the Government of India in honour of Jawaharlal Nehru, the country's first prime minister.