The Jamnalal Bajaj Awards 1997 were held on 15th November, 1997 at 5:00 pm at Yashwantrao Chavan Centre, in Mumbai. Mr. Manohar Joshi (Hon'ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra) was the Chief Guest and awards were received by: Mr. R.K. Patil (Constructive Work), Prof. S.S. Katagihallimath (Application of Science & Technology for Rural Development), M/s. Vinobaniketan Ashram (Development & Welfare of Women and Children) and Dr. Young Seek Choue (Promoting Gandhian Values Outside India).