Celebrating the values and ideals of Mahatma Gandhi on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti
Ahmedabad, October 02, 2022: Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), Ahmedabad and India Think Council, New Delhi conducted a special lecture on ‘Global Peace and Sustainability’ on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. The Distinguished Speaker on the occasion was Hon’ble Governor of Kerala, Shri Arif Mohammad Khan. Also present on the occasion were Prof. Ami Upadhyay, Vice Chancellor, Baba Saheb Ambedkar University; Dr. Sailendra Narain, Former Chairman & Managing Director, Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) and Mr. Saurabh Pandey, Director, India Think Council.
Commemorating the values of Gandhiji on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, Shri Arif Mohammad Khan, Hon’ble Governor of Kerala said, “The greatest realization on the path of peace is that knowledge emanates belief, happiness and peace, and hence one must always be persistent about gaining knowledge.” The distinguished speaker stressed on the significance of creating strong societies, which he said was possible only when we understood that “Diversity is the law of nature and if we wish to live in peace, we have to acknowledge that the foundational virtue of civilization is diversity. Unity in Diversity and serving mankind with all its diversity should be the primary goal.” Stressing on the importance of ‘SELF’, the Hon’ble Governor said, “SELF could be your best friend and also your worst enemy so cultivate it accordingly.”
Motivating the audience, Dr. Sunil Shukla, Director General- EDII said that Gandhiji’s ideals are so relevant to the modern day principles of global peace and sustainable development. He said, “Gandhiji’s principles of self-belief, conviction and the spirit to explore uncharted paths inspire every person. Mahatma Gandhi’s life acts as a guiding force for every fabric of society. Going Swadeshi and establishing cottage inductries was something that Gandhiji preached. Today, the government is encouraging the Make in India movement and EDII is also working in line with it, training and skilling people to harness indigenous resources, employ their learnings and set up enterprises.”
Dr. Sailendra Narain, Former Chairman & Managing Director, Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) and EDII Governing Board Member, termed language and culture as integral in keeping a nation united. Dr. Narain appreciated Shri Arif Mohammad Khan’s depth and knowledge on culture, and proficiency in Urdu, English, Hindi and Sanskrit. He added, “No wonder Shri Arif Mohammad Khan showcases how Language and Culture can come in sync to ultimately lead in the development of the country.”
Prof. Ami Upadhyay, Vice Chancellor, Baba Saheb Ambedkar University proposing the Vote of Thanks, talked about the significance of inclusive society and hence the need to bring together diverse groups of people to ensure global peace and sustainability.
Shri Saurabh Pandey, Director, India Think Council talked about the ideals that Gandhiji professed with the ultimate aim of peace in view. Shri Pandey said that societies, the world over, remember and admire Gandhiji’s principles of non-violence, truth and perseverance in achieving peace, happiness and freedom.
