As part of the 78th Independence Day celebrations on August 15, 2024, Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti paid a heartfelt tribute to the Motherland with a series of cultural performances that encapsulated the spirit of freedom, unity, national integration, diversity, and, above all, patriotism.
The program was graced by Chief Guest, Prof. Rajkumar Bhatia, a social thinker and prolific writer, who, along with the Director of the Samiti, Dr. Jwala Prasad, ceremoniously unfurled the Tricolour. In a symbolic gesture of commitment to the nation, Prof. Bhatia also planted a tree, dedicating it to the motherland and supporting the 'Ek Ped Ma Ke Naam' initiative of the Government of India.

The day was marked by soul-stirring performances that brought the Gandhi Darshan campus at Rajghat to life. Artistes from Abhigyan Natya Association enthralled the audience with their musical rendition, celebrating the spirit of freedom. Further Artist from Abira group led by Sh Udaya Narain Singh presented various songs depicting the struggle for Independence and also highlighted the crucial role of Mahatma Gandhi in the freedom struggle.
Sh Himanshu Kumar's rendition of patriotic songs and Dr. Gorakh Prasad Mastana's evocative poetry further stirred emotions, resonating with the essence of the fervour of patriotism .

The Gandhi Darshan campus reverberated with the echoes of freedom and the glorification of the Motherland, particularly through the 'Har Ghar Tiranga... Read More

The 10th international Yoga Day was organised by Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti in Gandhi Darshan , Rajghat on June 21, 2024, in which almost 600 participants took part.
Hon’ble Member of Parliament Lok Sabha from Valmiki Nagar West Champaran Bihar, Shri Sunil Kumar was the chief guest on this occasion . Senior Vice President of Sulabh International Social Service Organisation (the Yoga Event Partner), Smt. Abha Kumar, Sh Navneet Gupta, Sales Manager, Amul India (the Yoga Event Partner), GSDS Programme Committee Members, Sh Prabhat Kumar and Sh Lakshya Chhabaria graced this event. Dr Jwala Prasad, Director
GSDS presided over the program. GSDS Administrative Officer Sh Sanjeet Kumar, Programme Officer, Dr Vedabhyas Kundu were also present on this occasion.
Yoga asanas were conducted by Dr Mukesh Kr Dwivedi from the All India Institute of Ayruveda and his team.
As part of World Music Day also celebrated on this day, Cultural performances by Mystic Swarna and Manzil Mystics were other attractions of the programme.

On the immense success of the G-20 summit chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a ‘Sarvadharma Sadbhav Tiranga Yatra’ was organised from Jama Masjid Gate No. 1 on September 14, 2023. Under the leadership of the Vice Chairman of Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti and former Union Minister Shri Vijay Goel, this Tiranga Yatra started from Jama Masjid and culminated at Delhi Gate. A large number of Hindus and Muslims participated in this yatra, including women.
While passing through Matiya Mahal market, people were holding big hoardings and Tricolor flags with photos of G-20 and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in their hands. Throughout the market, people welcomed the success of the G-20 summit with flowers and slogans of 'Prime Minister Narendra Modi Zindabad' and 'Mahatma Gandhi Amar Rahe' (Long Live Mahatma Gandhi).
The President of Matia Mahal Market Association Haji Salimuddin and the traders along with Shri Vijay Goel raised slogans of ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’, ‘Hindustan Zindabad’, and ‘Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ki Jai’.
Haji Salimuddin said that Muslims decorated Jama Masjid on the occasion of G-20 and today Vijay Goel ji, who has been our MP twice, came here with this Tiranga Yatra. The shopkeepers expressed their happiness by showering flowers as the yatra crisscrossed the streets of Old Delhi.
Shri Goel said that in fulfillment of G-20's 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' this Sarva Dharma Sadbhav Tiranga Yatra has been organised. The G-20 summit has... Read More

As part of the G-20 celebrations, Hon’ble President Droupadi Murmu unveiled a 12-foot statue of Mahatma Gandhi at Gandhi Darshan Rajghat on 04 September, 2023. She also inaugurated the Gandhi Vatika where statues of Mahatma Gandhi in different poses have been installed. Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Delhi Vinai Kumar Saxena was the guest of honour on the occasion. Hon’ble Vice Chairman Gandhi Darshan Vijay Goel presided over the programme. 1200 plus children from different institutions of Delhi and NCR took part in the programme that saw the participation of more than 1000 members including diplomatic corps, Gandhians, academicians, social workers and others.
The unique part of the programme was that Smt. Droupadi Murmu not only unveiled the Mahatma Gandhi statue, she along with LG and Shri Vijay Goel happily clicked photographs with different statues installed in the Gandhi Vatika.
Shri Vijay Goel said that these statues have been crafted by different skilled artisans from Rajasthan and Jaipur, depicting Mahatma Gandhi in various poses such as:
1. Gandhiji spinning the Charkha
2. Gandhiji sitting on the Bench with the Statue;
3. Gandhiji riding a bicycle
4. Gandhiji with two children,
5. Gandhiji in meditative pose
6. The three monkeys of Gandhiji
In her address, the President said that Mahatma Gandhi is an invaluable gift for the world community and his values and ideals gave a new direction to the world. "From... Read More

New Delhi, August 9, 2023: On the occasion of the 81st anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi's 'Quit India Movement,' a Tiranga Yatra was flagged off by former Union Minister and Vice Chairman Gandhi Darshan, Shri Vijay Goel on August 9, 2023, with the slogans Bhrastachar Bharat Chhoro, Garibi Bharat Chhoro, Jativaad Bharat Chhoro, Parivarvad Bharat Chhoro and Kura-Karkat Bharat Chhoro from Gandhi Darshan, Rajghat to Charti Lal Shri Vijay Goel Heritage Park near Red Fort.

More than 400 youth volunteers, students, school children representing NCC Cadets, Marching Bands from schools, children and elderly women from NGOS participated in the Tiranga Yatra which was received with a rousing welcome by the local people enroute. Addressing the gathering, Shri Vijay Goel said that while the British might have left India, even after 75 years of independence, the nation continues to grapple with issues like corruption, poverty, casteism, and cleanliness. Shri Vijay Goel went on to liken Prime Minister Narendra Modi to a modern-day Mahatma Gandhi, and said that under Narendra Modi’s leadership, the country is striving to tackle these challenges, and also adhering to the principles laid down by Mahatma Gandhi and serving the people as per his ideals. On this occasion, Shri Vijay Goel paid tribute to the freedom fighters who dedicated their lives for the nation. Shri Vijay Goel said that the 'Quit India Movement' led by Gandhi had shaken the foundation of the British Empire. He... Read More

President Draupadi Murmu met 160 underprivileged children from different slums taking part in the 12-day Gandhi Summer School organized by Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti (GSDS) in Rashtrapati Bhawan today. The delegation of the children was led by GSDS Vice Chairman and former Union Minister Vijay Goel. President Murmu warmly interacted with the children, listening attentively to the activities they have learnt during these 12-days. The President also expressed her admiration towards children for their resilience and determination and also encouraged them to pursue their talent ardently. Speaking about the Gandhi Summer School, Vijay Goel said, “The 12-day summer camp is an initiative aimed at empowering slum children through a diverse range of skill-based activities. Goel said that the Gandhi Summer School, known for its commitment to provide holistic development to children by providing them different skill sets, has opened its doors to children from the nearby slum areas, offering them an opportunity to learn, grow, and dream”. Goel said, “Through this initiative, we aim to empower the children by fostering their innate artistic abilities, promoting skill-building and instilling confidence”.Goel also informed that the children of drivers, daily wage labourers, rickshaw pullers, local vendors, fruit sellers, painters, security guards, tailors, farmers and welders are among those attending this camp. Three buses daily bring these children from their respective areas at... Read More

Former Union Minister and Vice Chairman of Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti, Vijay Goel flagged off the three kilometer long 'Gandhi Darshan G20 Yuva Daud' at Haryana Maitri Bhawan, Rani Bagh on Sunday, April 23. Around 2000 children participated in this run, at 6 am.

Over 400 participants took part in the Navrozfestival that was celebrated with gaiety in Gandhi Darshan by Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti (GSDS) and the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan on March 19, 2022 during which the valedictory programme of the Bamyan Winter School – organised by GSDS in association with Afghan Embassy during January-February 2022 – was also organised. The celebrations that took place commemorating the Gandhi-Badshah Khan FriendshipWeek brought out diverse colours of the culture of India and Afghanistan along with the reverberating sounds created by Afghan songs and music.
Former Governor of Sikkim Dr BP Singh, who was present as the chief guest in the program, said that Navroz is a festival of happiness, music and peace. The cultural ties between India and Afghanistan will be further strengthened by organizing such programmes. Calling that where politics have failed to bring peace in the world among nations, it the time to uphold the cultural institutions and rebuild cultural dialogues to succeed in bringing peace.
Dr. B P Singh called for unity in peace, love, culture, “Unity can be secured through love and through children”, he said, adding, “You can be peaceful in all circumstances”.
Founder Chairperson of Sulabh International Social Welfare Organisation and executive member of Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti, PadmashriBindeshwar Pathak, threw light on the relationship between Gandhiji and Khan Abdul Ghaffar... Read More

* Online Gandhi Quiz Prize distribution organised
December 2, 2021
Former Union Minister and Vice Chairman Shri Vijay Goel GSDS gave away the prizes for the on-line Gandhi Quiz organised by Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti in association with Police Families Welfare Society (PFWS) in Gandhi Smriti on December 2, 2021. Smt. Anshu Asthana, President PFWS and Smt. Rachana Golcha, Head Education Committee PFWS and Smt. Shikha S Malhotra, Member Education Committee, PFWS were present at the distribution ceremony. Director GSDS, Shri Dipanker Shri Gyan was also present on the occasion.
As part of Gandhi Jayanti on October 2, 2021 and 75 Years of India’s Independence, the quiz was organised. Almost 460 students took part in the quiz competition in two different categories – below twenty years of age and above twenty years of age.
Ms. Anushka, Ms. Pinki and Ms. Kashish won the first, second and third prizes respectively in category below twenty years. Ms. Meenu, Mr. Rakshant and Ms.Seveya won the first, second and third prizes respectively in above twenty years category. Cash prizes were also awarded to the winners.
Police Families Welfare Society President, Smt. Anshu Asthana also honoured Shri Vijay Goel, Shri Dipanker Shri Gyan, Dr. Vedabhyas Kundu on the occasion. They also presented planters to Shri Rajdeep Pathak, Shri Pankaj Sharma, Shri Gulshan Gupta and Shri Manish Singh Technical Expert who developed the Bapu Quiz App.
* Gandhi Tum... Read More

152nd Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi celebrated
October 2, 2021
Hon’ble Vice President of India, Shri M Venkaiah Naidu and Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi offered rich tributes to Mahatma Gandhi in Gandhi Smriti on October 2, 2021 on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, commemorating the 152nd birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and International Day of Non-Violence. Vice Chairman Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti, Shri Vijay Goel welcomed the VVIPS in Gandhi Smriti at the inter-faith prayer meet. Shri G Kishan Reddy, Hon’ble Minister of Culture; Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Hon’ble Minister of State for Culture; Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi, Hon’ble Minister of State for Culture; former Vice President, Dr. Mohd Hamid Ansari; former Health Minister Dr. Harshvardhan; granddaughter of Mahatma Gandhi, Smt. Tara Gandhi Bhattacharjee; grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, Shri Shrikrishna Kulkarni, senior Gandhians, Representatives from various embassies and High Commissions along with their spouse from the Embassy of Greece, Argentina, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Egypt, people from different walks of like took part in the evening prayer and offered their tributes in their own solemn way. Amongst others who joined included Shri Partha Sarthi Sen Sharma, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Culture and Secretaries and other officials from the Ministry of Statistics and Niti Ayog.
The evening prayer meet began with 15 artists from All India Radio and 200 school children from twenty... Read More

• Vijay Goel took charge as Vice President at Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti
• Mahatma Gandhi lives not in the memories but in the lives of Indian people – BL Santosh
Nominated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former Union Minister Shri Vijay Goel Today took charge as Vice Chairman of Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti at a function in Gandhi Smriti, the site of the Martyrdom of Mahatma Gandhi, in presence of BJP All India General Secretary (Org.) BL Santosh .
Addressing a packed gathering in Gandhi Smriti, Shri Vijay Goel said, “By making me the Vice Chairman of GSDS, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has bestowed trust and responsibility on me”, and added, “We will leave no stone unturned in the propagation of the education and philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi”.
He further emphasised the need to take the life’s message of Mahatma Gandhi throughout the country and in every household. “This should be the responsibility of all of us and not a mere propaganda”, said Goel.
Goel reiterated the key projects of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi such as ‘swachhatta’, ‘digital india’, ‘construction of toilets’ and so on and said that they reflect the Gandhian vision of constructive work for a progressive India.
Congratulating Goel on the new position as Vice Chairman GSDS, Shri B L Santosh, General Secretary (org.) of Bharatiya Janta Party, said that Goel has the capacity, calibre and personality to carry forward the vision of Prime Minister... Read More

Union Defence Minister Government of India Hon’ble Shri Rajnath Singh ji flagged off five ambulances donated by Kotak Bank to Borderless World Foundation led by Mr Adhik Kadam an old partner of GSDS on August 20, 2021. The GSDS has hosted five ambulances in its Gandhi Darshan, Rajghat campus for the last two days. Director GSDS Shri Dipanker Shri Gyan was present on the occasion.
The five trauma care ambulances have been donated to the Army to the Chinar Corps, the Army’s strategic unit that guards the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir.
Hon’ble Member of Parliament Rajya Sabha Dr. Vinay Sahasrabuddhe said, “The ambulances will be stationed in five sectors located along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir and will be managed by the Indian Army”.
“They will be deployed at different locations in Gurez, Machil, Keran, Tangdhar and Uri sectors in Kupwara and Baramulla districts of Jammu and Kashmir”, said Shri Virender Sachdeva, Program Coordinator of the flagging off ceremony” and added that “The Army will use them for critical care needed by its personnel as well as local residents”.
“These ambulances will help the Indian Army in saving precious lives in the area close to LoC by providing timely critical trauma care. Many lives are lost due to delayed medical intervention, which generally are lost due to the lack of timely medical attention,” Shri Adhik Kadam, Founding Chairman Borderless World Foundation, said.

Empathy seems to be vital for social justice, which is defined as the “ideal condition in which all members of society have the same basic rights, protection, opportunities, obligations, and social benefits.” - With this in mind, Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti (GSDS) in association with G D Goenka University organised the Gandhi Smriti Peace and Nonviolence Lecture on Judicial Empathy, Jurisprudence and Justice. It was a momentous moment for all of us to have Prof. (Dr.) Upendra Baxi, one of the stalwarts of legal education in the world, to enlighten us on this very dynamic topic on August 14, 2021.
For decades, legal scholars and philosophers assumed the law and its underlying justice principles are cleansed of emotion, thus allowing reason and logic to prevail. They now acknowledge that emotions inevitably creep in and influence legal judgments and decisions by judges and at times law’s very substance.
Prof. Baxi explained the concept of Empathy by quoting and interpreting Favourite Bhajan of Mahatma Gandhi, “Vaishnav Jan To”. Later he beautifully explained existence of empathy in highest sense by explaining the judgment of Keshwanand bharti case.
He further explained, “Empathy is commonly understood as putting yourself in someone else’s shoes. In other words, imagining what another person is thinking and feeling. He distinguished empathy and sympathy by classified two types of empathy. First, there is a cognitive form of empathy, where we use our... Read More

As part of Azadi ka Amrit Mohatsav, commemorating the 75th year of India’s Independence, several non-political organizations and their representatives from Nirmala Deshpande Sansthan led by former Member of Parliament Shri Ghulam Nabi Azad gathered at Gandhi Darshan Rajghat on August 13, 2021 to commence on a Yatra “Aagaz-E-Dosti” (from 12 to 15 August, 2021) from Mahatma Gandhi Samadhi at Rajghat to the memorial of Shaheed Bhagat Singh and his accomplices at Hussainewala (Ferozepur).
About 35 men, women and students are walking in this journey. The yatra team will pay their tributes by visiting all the freedom fighters visiting places in their memory during this period.
Other stops on the journey include Khadi Ashram, Panipat, Khatkar Kalan, the birthplace of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Freedom Fighters Memorial Hall in Jalandhar in memory of Gadri Babaya, the birthplace of Lala Lajpat Rai in Duddi Kalan and finally the Yaris will reach Hussainiwala Samadhi Sthal via Moga.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Ghulam Nabi Azad sharing his personal experiences said that in 1969, two students from his princely state of Jammu and Kashmir had the opportunity to participate in the Gandhi Vichar camp and it was these moments that changed the course of his life. He, of course, held many positions while in politics, but did not leave the basic principles of Gandhi's thought, truth and non-violence. It was the effect of this idea that in spite of many opportunities in all... Read More

Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti in association with Kasturba Gandhi Institute for Development launched the on-going certificate course on “Nonviolent Communication: A Gandhian Approach” in Manipuri language on August 6, 2021. The course was launched by Dr. Akash Ouchi, Vice-Chairman, Bharat Soka Gakai during a webinar on “Role of Dialogues in Resolving Conflicts” organized by the GSDS commemorating the 76th anniversary of the Hiroshiima Day along with Shri Dipanker Shri Gyan, Director GSDS.
The course has been translated into Manipuri script and Bengali Script by Dr. Oinam Sareeta Devi, Secretary, Kasturba Gandhi Institute for Development Manipur, Imphal who was also present at the virtual launch function. Dr. Vedabhyas Kundu, Programme Officer GSDS who had researched and developed the course informed that that course has been already available in English, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Gujarati, Manipuri in the Indian languages and in Kyrgiz and Swahili languages of Kyrgyzstan and Uganda, Africa respectively.

Mahatma Gandhi’s life was like an open book. We can learn a lot from his life: M P Mathai
Attendees: Dr Vedabhyas Kundu(Programme Officer of Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti, New Delhi), Mr. Dipanker Shri Gyan( Director of Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti) , Prof. MP Mathai (Adjunct Professor, Gujarat Vidyapidh, Ahmedabad, Gujarat ), Professor R. Surendran (the Chairperson of the programme and Visiting Professor, Chair for Gandhian Studies, University of Calicut), Dr. Latha Nair R (Head of the Department of English at St.Teresa’s) , Dr Preethi Kumar( Assistant Prof. of the Department of English at St.Teresa’s) , Ms Snigdha Pradeep (Organizing Secretary of Gandhian Peace and Non violence Studies Centre), Ms. Maxlin M Maxy( Student wing member of the Gandhian Peace and Non violence Studies Centre), Students of the of English Department and the general public.
Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti, New Delhi in association with the Gandhian Peace and Nonviolence Studies Centre (An initiative by the Department of English and Centre for Research, St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam) conducted the 5th Regional E-Conference on ‘Impact of Mahatma Gandhi on India’s freedom struggle’ on August 5, 2021. Dr. Latha Nair R and Dr. Preethi Kumar were the conveners of the programme.
Ms Snigdha Pradeep, Organizing Secretary of Gandhian peace and Non violence studies Centre delivered the introductory speech and talked about the ‘Impact of Mahatma Gandhi in South India’.
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Hon’ble Shri Prahlad Singh Patel, Minister of Culture and Vice Chairperson GSDS chaired the meeting of the Central Advisory Board on Culture (CABC) at Gandhi Darshan, Rajghat New Delhi on June 23, 2021. Some members attended the meeting physically others attended it virtually. Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti hosted the meeting.
In the meeting detailed discussions were held on the ongoing activities undertaken by the government and the way ahead in the celebration of 75 years of India’s independence – “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’. The Members of the CABC took cognizance of the activities and gave their valuable suggestions in this regard.
During the course of the daylong meeting, detailed discussions were held about the various other activities undertaken by the ministry like in the area of performing arts, museums and cultural spaces, activities of the various academies and knowledge institutions funded by the ministry of culture. A detailed presentation was also made on the various activities undertaken by the Archeological Survey of India in recent years.
The Members further advised the Ministry of Culture to evolve more programmes and to intensify the existing policy programmes to focus attention on creativity at different levels of Indian society, and different regions.
The meeting was attended by members Dr Anupama Hoskere, Prof. Chandan Kumar, Dr Chandra Prakash, Shri Chetan Joshi, Shri Ravindra Bajpai, Shri Devendra Sharma, Ven Lama Chospel... Read More

The Ministry of Culture, Government of India celebrated the International Day of Yoga by organizing a drive named “Yoga An Indian Heritage” as a part of “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav” campaign. The programme was conducted at 75 cultural heritage locations with the active participation of all institutions/bodies of the Ministry.
In view of this Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti organised different programmes related to the International Day of Yoga 2021 at Delhi, Champaran and Sabarmati.
• GSDS staff performs Yoga in Gandhi Darshan
Enthusiastic staff of Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti along with their children took part in the yoga session on June 21, 2021 marking the 7th International Day of Yoga in Gandhi Darshan Rajghat. The session was led by Sh. Mohit Mohan Office Supervisor (I/C).
• Tihar officers and inmates join for 7th Yoga Day celebrations
As part of the 7th International Day of Yoga and Azadi Ka Amrit Mohatsav, Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti in association with Central Prisons Tihar CJ4 organised the Yoga session conducted by Yogacharya Varun Nautiyal. Inmates of CJ-4 and the officers led by Superintendent CJ-4 Shri Rajkumar performed yoga on the occasion. Deputy Superintendent Shri Manmohan and Warder Shri Amarjeet were present on the occasion. The programme was coordinated by Dr. Manju Aggarwal.
• Yoga Day at Sabarmati Ashram, Ahmedabad
Yoga practitioners led by Yogacharya are taking part in the 7th International Day of... Read More

Fifteen speakers from India, America, Africa, Australia, Bangladesh, Brazil, Hawaii, Spain Sri Lanka, Thailand, United States, virtually came together on a common platform to share their ideas on “Creating an Affirmative Nonkilling World” at the global colloquium jointly organised by Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti (GSDS), New Delhi, Centre for Global Nonkilling, India and Centre for Global Nonkilling (CGNK) Australia on June 28, 2021. The global colloquium was organised as a tribute to late Professor Glennn D. Paige, Professor Emeritus of Political Science famous for developing the concept of nonkilling.
The speakers included: Prof. Anoop Swarup, Chairman, Centre for Global Nonkilling Governing Council, Australia; Shri Dipanker Shri Gyan, Director GSDS; Dr. Vedabhyas Kundu, Programme Officer, GSDS; Prof. Luis Botero, CGNK Latin America Regional Adviser (South America); Prof. N. Radhakrishnan, (CGNK Honorary Sponsor, India); Nobel Laureate, Ms. Mairéad Corrigan Maguire (Honorary Sponsor); Prof. Bill Bhaneja (CGNK Governing Council and former Diplomat, Canada); Ms. Glenda H. Paige (CGNK Governing Council); Shri A T Ariyaratne, (CGNK Honorary Sponsor and Founder President of Sarvodaya Movement, Sri Lanka); Prof. Francisco Gomes de Matos (Founder CGNK, Brazil); Mr. Chaiwath Satha –Anand, (CGNK Vice Chair, Thailand); Bishop Mavwe Lucien (Nonkilling Peace Activist, Africa); Prof. Thomas Fee (CGNK Senior Advisor, United States); Prof. Maorong Jiang (CGNK Treasurer,... Read More

Ministry of Culture organised a webinar on "Equip Yourself for the COVID 19 Era" in collaboration with Isha Foundation on June 2, 2021. GSDS staff attended the webinar. The webinar started in guidance of Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudevji, a multi-facet personality famous world-wide for its Isha Foundation dedicated to raising human consciousness and fosters global harmony through individual transformation. Sadhguruji explain about the importance of yoga and its benefits and later explained the Simha Kriya in detail. Simha Kriya, a simple but powerful yogic practice to improve immunity, strengthens the respiratory system and enhances lung capacity. A volunteer from Isha foundation demonstrated the kriya. Ms. Mahima Chopra from Isha Foundation also explained about the Simha Kriya, Sashtanga Makarasana, do & don’ts while following the kriya.

भारत के माननीय राष्ट्रपति श्री राम नाथ कोविंद ने 7 मार्च, 2021 को बेलाताल दमोह में महात्मा गांधी, राम मनोहर लोहिया और पंडित दीन दयाल उपाध्याय की कांस्य प्रतिमाओं का वस्तुतः उद्घाटन किया। प्रतिमाओं को प्रख्यात मूर्तिकार पद्मश्री श्री राम सुतार द्वारा गाँधी स्मृति एवं दर्शन समिति के सहयोग से बनाया है। माननीय राष्ट्रपति ने मध्यप्रदेश में दमोह जिले के सिंगोरगढ़ किले में संरक्षण कार्यों का भी उद्घाटन किया और मध्य प्रदेश में दमोह जिले के सिंगरमपुर गांव में सिंगोरगढ़ किले के संरक्षण कार्यों की आधारशिला रखी. माननीय राष्ट्रपति ने राज्य स्तरीय आदिवासी सम्मेलन को भी संबोधित किया। कार्यक्रम का आयोजन संस्कृति मंत्रालय, भारत सरकार और मध्य प्रदेश के जनजातीय कार्य विभाग द्वारा किया गया था। राष्ट्रपति ने गांव सिंगरमपुर में रानी दुर्गावती की प्रतिमा पर पुष्पांजलि अर्पित की.

8 फरवरी, 2021
अन्य बातों के साथ बातचीत के दौरान उन्होंने कहा कि "मुकदमा इस बारे में है कि कौन सही है जबकि मध्यस्थता इस बारे में है कि क्या सही है। मध्यस्थता जीवन का एक तरीका है। यह मानव-मानव संबंध के बारे में है और इसलिए मूल्यांकन को हतोत्साहित करता है। मध्यस्थता का उद्देश्य मुद्दों के पीछे अंतर्निहित हितों का पता लगाना है

202 participants from Trinity Institute of Professional Studies (TIPS), New Delhi took part in a workshop on “Healing yourself through nonviolent communication during the pandemic” organised on May 28, 2021 by Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti that was conducted by Dr. Vedabhyas Kundu, Programme Officer. The programme was moderated by a student of the institute, Ms. Anuksha Tiwari.
Delivering the Webinar lecture, Dr. Vedabhyas Kundu, Programme Officer, Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti (GSDS) discussed the different elements of nonviolent communication and how these could be used in relationship management during these times of lockdown. The session talked about the stress on relationship management and friction in families due to lockdown. It stated Gandhian Pillars of nonviolence- mutual respect, understanding, acceptance, appreciation and compassion. He said, “Communication is a reflection of the inner workings of our mind and we need to cultivate that every time”.
Another aspect discussed in the webinar was self-introspection, that how people are running after the materialistic gains and luxurious life. People should find this crisis as an opportunity to encourage themselves for their intrapersonal communication. They must reinvent themselves and should try to unearth their hidden talents. This is a stage when one must widen their emotional vocabulary. Inappropriate use of language and words can contribute to conflicts and chaos.
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A one-day workshop on “Positivity Unlimited – Unlocking Creativity Around Us” was organised by Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti, New Delhi in collaboration with “Nirbaak” in Guwahati Assam in May 23, 2021. The workshop was attended by around 100 participants from different parts of Assam and New Delhi. Shri Minangka Deka, eminent artist and founder of Nirbaak welcomed the gathering.
Beginning the workshop, Shri Gulshan Gupta, North East Coordinator focused on the three Ps – Positivity, Performance and Punctuality and advised the children to keep a positive approach.
The next speaker, Ms. Liza Hazarika, a Psychologist and Spiritual Therapist focused on how negative emotions also play a significant role in discovering the value and importance of positive emotions.
Mr. Rituparna, Library Educator in his talk focused on the importance of book reading among the children. He said that books are able to sprout new ideas. “A book is a friend, always by your side, through happy and sad times”, he said.
Ms. Anisha Kanwar, Counselling Psychologist and Therapist, highlighted on the importance of creativity and artistic approach as a tool to create a positive mindset. “Art increases observation skills and motor-skills (eye-hand coordination) that help in gaining confidence for, one is able to create one’s imagination into a real world. This not only helps to develop the language skills, but enhance creativity in a big way”, she said.
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