28/03/2026
CUJ Inaugurates Two-Day ICSSR Sponsored National Seminar on Sri Aurobindo’s Vision for Human Unity
Jammu 27 March 2026: The Department of Educational Studies at the Central University of Jammu (CUJ) inaugurates ICSSR Sponsored Two Day National Seminar on Sri Aurobindo’s Vision for Human Unity: A Bharatiya Model for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam. The seminar was inaugurated with the blessings of Maa Saraswati and the ceremonial lighting of the lamp. The event commenced with the presidential address by Prof. Sanjeev Jain, Hon’ble Vice chancellor, Central University of Jammu. He congratulated the Department of Educational Studies for planning and organizing the national seminar on Sri Aurobindo’s Vision for Human Unity, a much needed and relevant theme which can prove to be a torch-bearing event to offer solutions to all contemporary social issues the world is facing today. He further added that Central University of Jammu always nurtures the young and dynamic learners of 21st century with such kind of academic activities to encourage the Bharatiya Values among them in line with the NEP-2020. Prof. Jain also emphasized on the strength of Bharatiya Model of Universal brotherhood, Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam and its value in ensuring national and international peace specifically by enlightening the human consciousness. Prof. Asit Mantry, Head & Convenor, Department of Educational Studies, CUJ, formally welcomed the guests and dignitaries who have joined the seminar from different parts of the country, Deans and Heads of various Departments of the University. Prof. Mantry elaborated on the need and objectives of conducting the seminar on the Philosophy of Sri Aurobindo and advocated that the solution of all the challenges faced by the world today lies in the spiritual philosophy of Sri Aurobindo. The event was also honored by the gracious presence of Prof. Sachidananda Mohanty, Sri Aurobindo Chair Professor, Panjab University, Sh. Rupesh Kumar Ji, Akhil Bharatiya Karyakarini Sadasya, Prof. Sampadananda Mishra, Director, Centre for Human Sciences, Rishihood University.
Prof. Sachidananda Mohanty, Keynote Speaker of the event, emphasized on the need of Sri Aurobindo’s Philosophy i