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Inauguration of Bharatiya Gyan, Sanskrit Evam Yog Kendra (BHAGYASY)
Date: 19th September 2022
Venue: Juhu Campus, SNDT Women’s University
In accordance with the National Education Policy 2020 and the IKS Mission of the Ministry of Education, Government of India, SNDT Women’s University proudly inaugurated the Bhartiya Gyan, Sanskrit Evam Yog Kendra (Centre for Indian Knowledge, Sanskrit & Yoga) on September 19, 2022, at its esteemed Juhu campus. Under the dynamic leadership of Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Prof. Ujwala Chakradeo, this Centre embodies a deep-rooted commitment to fostering Indian knowledge-based approaches and practices. The Centre’s vision aligns seamlessly with the broader goals of the university, aiming to create an ecosystem conducive to interdisciplinary research, with a special emphasis on promoting Indian languages.
SNDT Women’s University, guided by the ethos of the National Education Policy 2020 and the IKS Mission, took a significant step towards promoting indigenous knowledge systems with the establishment of the Bhartiya Gyan, Sanskrit Evam Yog Kendra. The inauguration ceremony, held on September 19, 2022, marked a milestone in the university’s journey towards nurturing a vibrant ecosystem of teaching, training, and learning rooted in Indian traditions.
The BHAGYASY was inaugurated by the renowned scholar Shri Mukul Kanitkar ji in the gracious presence of Honourable Vice Chancellor Prof. Ujwala Chakradeo, Shri Atul Kulkarni ji and distinguished guests, faculties and students on 19th September 2022. During the inauguration, Prof. Chakradeo emphasised the significance of the BHAGYASY Kendram in revitalizing Indian knowledge systems and stressed its role in promoting interdisciplinary research.
The inauguration of the Bhartiya Gyan, Sanskrit Evam Yog Kendra marks the beginning of a transformative journey for SNDT Women’s University. The centre is poised to become a hub of scholarly activity, nurturing the next generation of researchers and practitioners committed to preserving and promoting Indian knowledge systems.
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Collating, preserving, documenting, and disseminating Indian knowledge through technological innovations
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Developing a scholarly acumen through interdisciplinary research, training and outreach to imbibe values of inclusiveness, sustainability, harmony and progress
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Building collaborations to promote Indian heritage, artistic traditions and foster culture and diplomacy
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Promoting Indian languages and support translation in various languages
- The Bhartiya Gyan, Sanskrit Evam Yog Kendra envisions its role in developing a knowledge hub through transforming educational and research practices by promoting holistic education. The Centre puts emphasis on interfacing and blending of ancient and modern Indian knowledge traditions, with specific focus on Sanskrit and Yog. The vision of the Centre revolves around encouraging, facilitating and cultivating an environment of learning rooted in the Indian cultural traditions, ethical principles and human values.