Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Founder of The Art of Living was conferred the Acharya Mahapragya Ahimsa Samman. Gurudev is the first recipient of this award instituted by Jain Vishwa Bharati along with M.G Saraogi Foundation.
Gurudev was presented the award for his humanitarian contribution to world peace, promotion of human values and nonviolence.
The award has been established to recognize exemplary work done by individuals or organizations in promoting peace and nonviolence in the memory of His Holiness Acharya Mahapragyaji.