This article explores theoretical and practical issues related to education for global peace during the 21st century. The development of global peace education is discussed in this study. Although India has made many contributions to the theory and practice of peace work (the non-violent movement led by Mahatma Gandhi, who conceived peace as non-violence restored with justice and equity. By non-violent action Gandhi meant peaceful, constructive mass action. It is true that Gandhi did not write on global peace education in any very specific way, but his whole philosophy and life have been, of course, important in peace studies and peace education not only for India but for other nations of the world as well. His peace education must become part of all global education system.