Message from the Secretary

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No. 02/2015 JULY 2015

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It gives me great pleasure to extend a warm and sincere welcome to friends, partners, patrons, stakeholders and collaborators of the National Foundation for Communal Harmony (NFCH) to the latest edition of our quarterly Newsletter Sadbhavana Sandesh.

I would like to profoundly and earnestly thank and express my deep gratitude for the cooperation and support that has been extended so generously and unstintingly to us at the Foundation over the last more than two years during which I have had the privilege of overseeing the affairs of this significant Institution.

I am happy to get this opportunity to share some thoughts on programmes and activities that have been conducted by the Foundation over the preceding two months as also on the activities that we propose to undertake in the near future. I also seek and invite your counsel, feedback and guidance on the same.

I would also like to convey our sincere appreciation for the large number of messages of support and felicitation that we continue to receive on publication of Sadbhavana Sandesh. While several people including from the highest echelons of the Government have written to us as also called us to verbally commend the Foundation for the vital and critical work it is doing, several others have offered their total cooperation and unstinted support in promoting our activities. We feel deeply humbled and gratified by these responses. They motivate and inspire us to carry forward our initiatives and projects with even greater zeal and enthusiasm.

For the last two months, since the last issue of Sadbhavana Sandesh was published, Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh and several other leaders have spoken about the critical importance of maintaining peace and communal harmony amongst different religions and segments of society in the country.

Speaking on June 1, 2015 to News Agency United News of India about the significant achievements of his Government over the last one year, Prime Minister Modi said:

“Our Constitution guarantees religious freedom to every citizen and that is not negotiable. I have said this before and I say it again: any discrimination or violence against any community will not be tolerated. My position on this is very clear: Sab ka saath, sab ka vikas. We stand for every one of the 1.25 billion Indians regardless of caste or creed and we will work for the progress of every one of them. Every faith in our country has equal rights; it is equal not only before the law but also before society. My government’s focus has been on governance and development. Our focal point is clear: Vikas, Vikas, Vikas; jobs, jobs, jobs.’’

This clear and unequivocal articulation by the Government is proof of its determination and resolve to ensure peaceful co-existence, social harmony, development and growth amongst all segments of our diverse society.

In the ensuing pages you will get a brief glimpse of a few programmes that the Foundation has conducted in recent months. I am happy to note that an increasing number of Academic staff Colleges or (Human Resource Development Centres, as they have been re-christened since April 1, 2015) have been including the theme of communal harmony and national integration in their Programmes. In fact Kumaon Unuiversity in Nainital organized a special 7 day Short Term Course on ‘’National Integration’’ in June, 2015 which was attended by participants not only from the neighbouring States but also from as far away as Assam, Maharashtra, Gujarat and others. Speaking to participants in this Programme as well as to those at DAVV, Indore, I emphasised the vital importance of ensuring that women get their rightful place of respect and dignity in the Society. Only then will our country be able to realise its promise and potential of

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a safe, secure, peaceful and prosperous nation. In addition it is incumbent upon us, the people from the mainland of the country, to welcome and invite our sisters and brethren from the North-Eastern States of our country so that people from these States consider themselves to be active stake-holders and participants in the forward march, progress and development of the country.

I would like to respectfully and profusely compliment and applaud Sri M, the eminent philosopher and erudite spiritual guide, and his ardent and devoted group of padayatris for their relentless March “Walk of Hope” from Kanyakumari to Srinagar. The Walk which was flagged off from Kanyakumari on 12th January, 2015, the birthday of Swami Vivekananda, has already travelled for more than 150 days and covered a distance of more than 2,000 kms. At every place on its journey Sri M and the yatris have received enthusiastic response. The Foundation feels honoured and privileged to be actively associated with this commendable venture which will contribute significantly to creation of a peaceful, happy and prosperous society.

On a somewhat macro level, I am pleased to inform our readers that over the last 2 years, the Foundation has taken several new steps and initiatives through which it has significantly enhanced its effectiveness and outreach. In the process, the Foundation has actively endeavoured to contribute to promoting social harmony, mutual respect amongst all religions, peace, non-violence and security in society.

I am convinced that the growing and expanding activities of the Foundation will have a considerable positive impact on growth, development and prosperity in our country in the near and medium term.

Some of the notable initiatives taken by the Foundation in recent years include :

i) Partnership with Human Resource Development Centres (HRDCs) / Academic Staff Colleges (ASCs): The University Grants Commission (UGC) has established 66 (HRDCs) / ASCs in different premier Universities of the country. Through the UGC, the Foundation has established a partnership with these colleges to encourage and promote teaching of communal harmony and focus on the ancient Indian civilizational ethos of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' (The whole world is a family) and 'Ekam sat, vipraha bahudha vadanti' (There is one truth, wise people call it by different names), amity and brotherhood in various universities and colleges. Over recent months, I have had the pleasure and privilege of being invited to Address participants of Orientation/ Refresher Programmes by University of Mysore; Aligarh Muslim University; Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad; Universities of Mizoram, Kurukkshetra, Kumaon; DAVV, Indore and several others. I have been invited to speak at many of these Institutions more than once.

ii) Collaboration with All India Women's Conference (AIWC): Girls and women have been identified by the Foundation for special attention and focus to promote ideals of communal harmony, compassion, kindness and generosity in social relations. This has been done not only because women are the most vulnerable in incidents of communal and ethnic violence and disturbance, but more importantly, because of the vital role they play as mothers, teachers, sisters to promote peace and harmony in society. The Foundation in collaboration with AIWC, a reputed and respected organization established in 1927 which enjoys a presence in 500 districts of the country, has launched an initiative to organize meetings and seminars which are attended by a large number of school and college going children to promote peace and non-violence in society. This has helped the Foundation to expand its outreach and make an impact beyond Delhi and other metropolitan towns to Tier 2 and 3 cities like Moradabad, Amritsar etc.

iii) Collaboration with Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS): The segment of school children and youth has been identified by the Foundation as a priority area. We have collaborated with NVS for organizing essay writing, short story writing, poetry and painting competitions, separately amongst junior and senior students, to emphasize the importance of social harmony, cooperation, mutual trust and dialogue in society. Schools operated by NVS function in 600 districts of the country and their outreach is pan-Indian. In addition to NVS, the Foundation collaborates with more than 70,000 schools across the country as part of its Communal Harmony Campaign to promote our ancient heritage and legacy of togetherness, mutual respect, dialogue and cooperation.

iv) Significant increase in receipt of voluntary contributions: Voluntary contributions received by the Foundation for carrying out our multi-faceted activities showed a huge surge from around Rs. 4 crore in 2013-14 to more than Rs. 6 crore in 2014-15. This is testimony to the faith, belief and confidence that common people and institutions have in the work being carried out by the Foundation.

In addition to the above, several other events including Interfaith dialogues and seminars; publication of our Newsletter 'Sadbhavana Sandesh'; launch of our Facebook site; “Know My India” programme; seminars on “Role of Religion in promoting Peace and Communal Harmony”; cultural, literary and musical concerts; Talks and Presentations at several Civil Service Training Institutes, universities etc. have been conducted all over the country.

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World Academic Foundation; Dr. Mufti Mohammad Mushtak Tijarwi, Jamia Millia Islamia; Shri G.L. Agrawal, Founder Trustee, Social Action Foundation and several more.

Opening address was delivered by Amb. Ashok Sajjanhar. Amb. Sajjanhar welcomed the guests and participants. He briefed the participants about the activities and projects being undertaken by the National Foundation for Communal Harmony for the cause of promoting communal harmony and national integration. He stressed the significance of Indian classical literary works, particularly those which have made remarkable contribution towards the promotion of mutual understanding, cultural strengthening and social harmony. He said that the theme of Suleiman Charitra is one of inclusiveness and acceptance and celebration of diverse thoughts, beliefs and ideas which has been the hallmark of Indian culture, heritage and legacy over several millenia. This is the objective that NFCH seeks to promote and accomplish viz to focus on mutual respect for all religions, faiths and beliefs and to promote the all-embracing, broadminded, civilisational ethos of India which has permeated our thinking for thousands of years.

Book-reading of some selected passages of the publication was done by Shri Sunit Tandon in a well modulated and evocative voice.

Amb. AND Haksar speaking on Suleiman Charitra

Amb. AND Haksar briefed the audience that Kalyana Malla was an esteemed poet at the court of Lodhi prince Lad Khan in eastern Uttar Pradesh at the

thbeginning of 16 Century. He is known to have composed two still extant works for his princely patron. One of these was Ananga Ranga and the other a story collection Suleiman Charitra drawn from Islamic and Biblical stories. This engrossing, first-ever English translation of Suleiman Charitra - a delightful Sanskrit rendering of Hebraic and Arabic tales elegantly brings together flavours from the east and the west. He further mentioned that Suleiman Charitra by Kalyana Malla was composed in classical Sanskrit about 500 years ago. It comprises a celebrated love story of Judaic and Biblical origin

NFCH hosts Book Release Event of Amb. AND Haksar's translated work 'SULEIMAN CHARITRA

by KALYAN MALLA' at New Delhi

The National Foundation for Communal Harmony organized a well-attended, elegant and stimulating event to release the translated version of 'Suleiman Charitra'

thauthored by Kalyan Malla on 9 April 2015 at India International Centre (Annexe), New Delhi.

Suleiman Charitra by Kalyana Malla is a classic literature text in Sanskrit. It has been translated into English by former diplomat and well known translator of Sanskrit classic works Amb. A.N.D. Haksar. It is a strong reminder of our composite cultural heritage and showcases a fascinating panorama of different cultures that have been synthesized together.

From L to R: Shri Sunit Tandon, Amb. AND Haksar, Prof. Akhtarul Wasey and Amb. Ashok Sajjanhar

The dais was shared by Prof. Akhtarul Wasey, National Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities as Chief Guest, Amb. AND Haksar, the author of the book; Amb. Ashok Sajjanhar, Secretary, NFCH and Shri Sunit Tandon, Director General, Indian Institute of Mass Communication. The programme was attended by more than 60 participants including academics, senior government officials, social activists, media persons and students. Several former eminent diplomats and ambassadors were present with their spouses. Many of them took active part in discussions that ensued on the theme of social harmony and religious tolerance. Some other distinguished and prominent individuals who were present included Ms. Kapila Vatsayana, leading Indian scholar of Indian culture and heritage; Dr. Sumana Navin, Mohana Foundation; Prof Ashok K. Pandey, Principal, Ahlcon International School; Shri Harish Narula, Chairman, Bharat Shakti; Prince Singhal, Founder President, Community Against Drunken Driving; Prof B.N. Mehrish, Senior Fellow, Indian Council of Social Science Research; Dr. A. K. Merchant, National Trustee, Lotus Temple; Dr. A.M. Numan, Director, American Third

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narrated in three chapters, followed by a set of dramatic tales drawn from the Arabian Nights in the fourth. These contents, somewhat unusual in the literature of India's ancient language, are presented with its typical literary flair of idiom and embellishment, setting and style. All this adds special interest to a remarkable work.

The Chief Guest Shri Akhtarul Wasey delivered the Presidential Address. He enlightened the audience about the background and main attributes of 'Suleiman Charitra'. He emphasized that the manuscript has great linguistic as well as cultural relevance as its roots are embedded in Sanskrit, Hebraic, Arabic, Persian and Urdu. He stressed that the objective of 'dialogue' is 'communication', not ‘controversy' or ‘conflict’ and language

Participants and guests at Book Release Event of Suleiman Charitra at IIC, New Delhi

has a major role to play in establishing dialogue. However, sometimes 'language' is often wrongly linked with religion, which ultimately leads to controversy and social unrest. He categorically mentioned that language has no linkage with any particular religion. He cited a few examples. The popular song 'Bekas pe karam kijiye Sarkar-e-Madina...' was sung by Lata Mangeshkar. Naushad Ali, the famous Indian musician gave music to various Bhajans like 'Man tadpat Hari darshan ko Aaj', 'O duniya ke rakhwale'. He also referred to various literary works like Shunya Purana, Gita being translated in different Indian languages including Urdu; Qasasul Nabi-een, Majma ul Bahrain, Kitab e Hayat etc. which are most useful in promoting mutual understanding, fraternity and linguistic harmony.

After the opening remarks, the floor was opened for discussions and question-answer session. All the speakers on the dais responded at length and comprehensively to the queries from the participants.

Suleiman Charitra will go a long way in making people aware and appreciative of our rich cultural legacy and age old civilization and heritage of pluralism, harmony and peaceful co-existence.

Seminar on '1 India - Promoting Communal Harmony and National Unity' held at Chandigarh

Yuvasatta, a well known and reputed Organization based in Chandigarh organized a one day Seminar on '1 India - Promoting Communal Harmony and National Unity' in joint collaboration with the National Foundation for Communal Harmony and State Cell of NSS,

thEducation Department, Chandigarh on 13 April, 2015, the day of Baisakhi festival at Panjab University, Chandigarh. Amb. Ashok Sajjanhar, Secretary, NFCH attended the Programme as the Guest of Honour.

At the beginning of the Programme, Prof. Kaptan Singh Solanki, Hon'ble Governor Punjab & Haryana accompanied by Amb. Ashok Sajjanhar, Secretary, National Foundation for Communal Harmony, Prof. Arun Kumar Grover, Vice Chancellor & Prof. Guljit Singh Chadha, Registrar, Panjab Univeristy planted an 'Ashoka Tree' sapling at Panjab University, Chandigarh as a symbol of peace and harmony.

From L to R: Prof. Kaptan Singh Solanki, Hon’ble Governor of Punjab & Haryana addressing the Seminar; Amb. Ashok Sajjanhar, Secy, NFCH and Shri Arun Kumar Grover, VC, Panjab University

Governor Prof. Kaptan Singh Solanki, the Chief Guest, in his address to the participants of the Seminar emphasized the significance of Indian ethos of live & let live and that of divinity in humanism and stated that these attributes surpass all man-made barriers of race, religion and nation. Indians have never conquered, plundered or committed genocides on other peoples and they never will, primarily because the deeper values enshrined in our ‘Human Dharma’ are against such mindless violence and expansionism. He further added that if world has to make progress and live peacefully then the Indian ethos of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ (The whole world is one family) has to be kept in mind as the key to stability and world peace.

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Hon’ble Governor of Punjab & Haryana presenting momento of potrait of Mahatma Gandhi to Amb. Ashok Sajjanhar, Secy., NFCH

Amb. Ashok Sajjanhar said that for the last several millennia, India has been a vibrant and outstanding example showing how different faiths and beliefs can co-exist in peace, mutual respect and harmony. Applauding the role of teachers he added that teachers are without doubt the conscience keepers of the nation. He stressed that teachers should be role models to be emulated by the students. He referred to the statements made by Hon’ble Prime Minister including the one from the ramparts of Red Fort at our Independence Day on 15th August where he exhorted all countrymen to maintain peace and eschew communal violence and disturbance for at least 10 years so that the country could grow and progress. Prime Minister had reiterated in his Address to the UN General Assembly on 27th September, 2014 that India’s civilizational heritage enjoined us to be inclusive, respect diversity and look upon everyone as a part of our family.

Participants in the Seminar ‘1 India - Promoting Communal Harmony and National Unity’ held at Chandigarh

Welcoming the Chief Guest Prof. Ronki Ram shared that children in Schools need to feel secure from the vagaries of social and economic inequalities, specially in their early formative years. Every child must, right from the very beginning, have a feel of and be a proud partner in propagating our unique tradition of harmony and tolerance.

In the end, thanking prominent participants and teachers Prof. Arun Kumar Grover, Vice Chancellor stated that the teachers and the mantra of ‘Be the Change’ can be the greatest change makers to promote a new generation with creative minds, caring hearts and constructive hands.

Yuvasatta, Chandigarh with active collaboration and support of NFCH made specific efforts to organize this programme with a view to inspire young volunteers to work actively to spread the feelings of patriotism and national integration by following in the footsteps of Shaheed Bhagat Singh. Yuvsatta is working to steer the young people towards implementing Gandhian ideals of Constructive Programme based on voluntary effort and individual & community action for bridging the barriers of race, colour, religion, nationalities. Pramod Sharma is the Chief Functionary and Coordinator of outreach activities of this organization who develops support for ongoing initiatives and expands partnerships to engage peace-builders.

Eminent personalities present on the occasion included Gurbax Rawat, Dy. Mayor, Harjinder Kaur, Ex-Mayor & Councillor, Arun Sood, leader of BJP in Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh and several others.

The Seminar witnessed hundreds of participants including teachers-in-charge of Peace Clubs & NSS Units of over 70 prominent tricity Schools of Chandigarh, Panchkula & Mohali. Prominent amongst those who shared their ideas and thoughts in this Seminar were Deepak Dhiman, State Head-North, Dainik Bhaskar, Chandigarh; Dr. Raheel Dhattiwala, University of South Australia, Adelaide; Dr. Vandana Shukla, Asstt. Editor, The Tribune, Shri Bikram Singh Rana, State Liaison Officer NSS, Chandigarh, Pramod Sharma, Coordinator, Yuvasatta and several more.

Amb. Ashok Sajjanhar, Secretary, NFCH was invited by Christ University, Bengaluru to deliver the Convocation Address for Award of Degrees to scholars of their PhD, MBA and Master of Education Programmes.

Amb. Ashok Sajjanhar as Chief Guest at Convocation Ceremony with Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor of Christ University, Bengaluru

Secretary, NFCH commended the University for its demographic profile and said that no country can achieve its full potential unless its women are empowered to play their due role in political, economic, social, academic and cultural spheres. He warmly complimented the Christ University for making a vital and significant contribution in

Christ University, Bengaluru hosts Convocation Ceremony to Award degrees

to its students at Bengaluru

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this regard. He emphasised the importance of hard work, determination and dedication for young women and men in realising their dreams and objectives.

Amb. Ashok Sajjanhar delivering the Convocation Address

Amb. Sajjanhar exhorted the students to give their best in whichever situation or circumstance they are placed in. They should cultivate an attitude of gratitude for the blessings they are bestowed with and develop a passion for compassion for their dispossessed and underprivileged sisters and brethren. More than 700 students received the Degrees. It was immensely satisfying that more than 50% of the Awardees were young women.

Amb. Ashok Sajjanhar being felicitated by Vice-Chancellor of Christ University, Bengaluru

Christ University is an extremely impressive Institution of Higher Education with a total student strength of more than 15,000. More than 50% of these are women.

View of Awardees and Guests at Convocation Ceremony at Christ University, Bengaluru

The University offers a truly secular, pluralistic, harmonious environment with students representing all States of India and more than half of them coming from North India and North-Eastern States.

ASAVARI, the Centre for Kathak set up by prima donna Guru Shovana Narayan (Padmashri) presented its annual repertory group dance performance ‘Rhythm and Joy’ consisting of professionals and dedicated dancers including very young talents at the CSOI on the evening of 2nd May, 2015. Guru Shovana Narayan and Guru Tirath Ajmani have nurtured these talents in the field of performing arts. Afsar Mulla has joined their team in an effort to further promote this rich, ancient classical dance tradition.

Lighting ceremony of ‘Rhythm and Joy’ at CSOI at New Delhi

Amb. Ashok Sajjanhar, Secretary, NFCH participated in the Programme as Chief Guest. Several other prominent personalities including from the Government, civil society and proud parents of performing children graced the occasion.

The evening’s programme showcased choreo-graphies and nuances of Kathak and also tested the determination and ‘sadhana’ of aspiring professionals. Over 50 dancers participated in this programme. Items to promote the ethos of communal harmony, peaceful co-existence, harmony and accord were performed.

Coming on the heels of the International Dance Day, it disseminated the message and ethos of the World Dance Day of bringing the spirit and joy of dance in people’s lives, of enveloping the ‘non-initiated’ and of promoting and maintaining the harmonious balance of the inner and the outer self.

Guild for Service in association with Shri K.K Goel (Chairman, FIITJEE Limited) organized a glittering 102nd Group Marriage Ceremony for 30 couples on 5th April, 2015 (Sunday) at its registered office at Qutub

ASAVARI organizes ‘Rhythm and Joy’, a programme of dance to promote cultural harmony at New Delhi

Guild for Service organized Group Marriage Ceremony as a symbol of fraternity and

communal harmony

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Rajyashree Bajoria (Shree Charitable Trust), Smt. Sudha Mathur, Ms. Akhila Sivadas, Smt. Indrani Mazumdar (Sulabh International Social Organization), Japji Foundation (Jor Bagh), Ms. J. Gurmeet Singh (President, War Widows Association) Ms. Kalpakkam Yechhury, Ms. Padma Seth, Ms. Tara Rangam, Ms. Prabha Kapur and several others.

As part of the Foundation's commitment and support to the Hon'ble Prime Minister's Clean India Campaign, the National Foundation for Communal Harmony in collaboration with ImagIndia Institute and Jubilant FoodWorks organized a joint event titled 'Be the Change' on 2 June 2015 at Central Park, Connaught Place, New Delhi.

The subject is of utmost social relevance and national significance. The programme was inter-alia organized to promote societal harmony, peace, amity and brotherhood. The event was graced by Shri Arun Jaitley, Hon'ble Finance and Information & Broadcasting Minister as Chief Guest. In addition to the Presidential Address, Shri Jaitley launched the 'Be the Change' campaign initiated by Jubilant FoodWorks, a leading Indian food chain industry. A large number of senior officials including Shri Shyam Bhartia, Chairman; Shri Hari Bhartia, Co-chairman and staff of Jubilant FoodWorks who work in various outlets of Dominos Pizza and Dunkin Donuts outlets participated in the Event. Jubilant has committed that 27,000 of its employees spread over 1000 outlets will participate in this programme for the whole year.

Amb. Ashok Sajjanhar delivered a Special Talk on the theme inter-alia focusing on the significance of communal h a r m o n y a n d n a t i o n a l integration in today’s context. He commended the work initiated by the Jubilant FoodWorks and ImagIndia Institute relating to Clean India Campaign and initiatives taken by them in this direction.

The purpose of the event was to use the strength, energy, passion and outreach

of civil society, corporate sector and youth by bringing them on the same platform and disseminating the message of “Clean India’’ launched by the Hon’ble Prime Minister. The Foundation is convinced that such an event will go a long way in strengthening and promoting peace, dialogue, non violence and social harmony in the country.

NFCH, ImagIndia Institute and Jubilant FoodWorks organize

‘Be the Change’ Campaign in New Delhi

Institutional Area, New Delhi. So far, Guild for Service since 45 years of its existence has successfully settled the lives of 50,071 girls from underprivileged background i nc lud ing w idows remar r i age , i n te r - cas te , intercommunity, differently abled couples for bringing a change in the society.

Dr. Mohini Giri, Amb. Ashok Sajjanhar and some eminent guests at the Group marriage

The newely wed couples were provided with a set of clothes as well as basic necessities to set up home in the initial stage. To make the occasion special for the couples, Guild for Service gifted mobile phones to all brides. The couples were provided Counseling/Guidance by Family Planning Association for their future by encouraging dowry less marriage, family planning, non consumption of alcohol and for saying ‘no to domestic violence’.

At the beginning, Dr. Mohini Giri extended a warm welcome to all guests. A small pooja was performed by Shri K.K Goel and Smt. Lata Goel for long lasting married life of newly wed couples. Dr. Giri emphasized that she strongly believes that a girl is not something to be donated. The ceremony hence was symbolized by giving blessings, love and prayers for the girls. She also made the boys and girls vow that they will love and respect each other and will not resort to any form of domestic violence.

Group marriages are rare in society. They seek to abolish the practice of dowry and promote inter-caste, inter-community marriages and widow remarriage. These give strength to people who are economically weak and are regarded as inferior in society. It is through such endeavors that the Guild for Service seeks to function as an instrument for change in society.

Amb. Ashok Sajjanhar participated in this group marriage programme as a Special Invitee. He blessed the newly weds with his words of encouragement and shared his thoughts on nurturing happy, peaceful and healthy relations in family life, which is very important for maintaining peace, equilibrium and harmony in the society and the country.

The programme was also attended by eminent people like Shri K.K Goel, Smt. Lata Goel, Ms. Sushma Seth, Ms. Rashmi Singh, Ms. Sushma Sanghvi, Smt.

Amb. Ashok Sajjanharaddressing the participants at'Be the Change' at New Delhi

• Sri Satya Sai International Centre, New Delhi organized a programme titled ‘My Life is My Message’ on the life and teachings of Sri Satya Sai Baba on 17.04.2015 at their Centre at Lodi Road, New Delhi. Amb. Ashok Sajjanhar participated in this programme as Chief Guest to deliver the Convocation Address and distribute Certificates and Prizes to participating College Students. He shared his thoughts on the significance of ethical values in life of individuals and the society.

Amb. Ashok Sajjanhar addressing the gathering at Tibet House

• Tibet House (Cultural Centre of His Holiness the Dalai Lama) in collaboration with Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), organised a two-day Seminar on ‘The Thoughts and Contributions of Mahatma Gandhi and His Holiness the Dalai Lama’, on Saturday, March 28 – Sunday, March 29, 2015, at Indira Gandhi National Center for the Arts. Amb. Ashok Sajjanhar graced the Inaugural session of this Seminar on 28th March 2015 as Chief Guest.

He also delivered a Special Lecture on Communal Harmony on 29th March, 2015.

Amb. Ashok Sajjanhar, Secretary, NFCH addressing the Book Release Conference at Lucknow

Troupe of 70 dedicated walkers led by Sri M march in padayatra 'Walk of Hope' across the

length and breadth of the country

Some more Talks/ Presentations by Secretary, NFCH

'Walk of Hope' led by spiritual leader, educationist and social reformer Sri M has received an overwhelming response from people from all religions, castes and creed for the cause of promoting inter-faith harmony. The walk was flagged off at Kanyakumari on 12th January, 2015 on the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda this year. The walk will conclude in Kashmir next year in April. Sri M and his followers will cover a distance of about 7500 kms across 11 States over a period of 15-18 months to spread the message of peace and harmony to over 10 million people on the way. It has been organized by the Manav Ekta Mission founded by Sri M. The Padayatra covers 20-25 kms a day and halts in the evening at a village or town. In the evening, Sri M interacts with local leaders and also pays visits to religious places including temples, churches and mosques to tell them about the importance of living together in peace and harmony with everyone.

View of ‘Walk of Hope’

So far, Sri M and a team of 70 dedicated walkers accompanying him from Kanyakumari have covered close to 2500 kms. over the last 150 days. They are currently in Maharashtra till 3rd August, 2015. The organizers maintain that the walk is completely apolitical and is not affiliated to any religious or political organization. The group will observe fast on 5th July, 2015 at Pune in solidarity with the victims of terrorism and communal violence. The ‘padayatra’ carries the message of truth, hope, love, peace, harmony and oneness.

In addition to events covered on previous pages, Amb. Ashok Sajjanhar, Secretary, NFCH participated as Key-Note Speaker / Chairman in several programmes at the invitation of premier organizations/ universitites/ academic institutions etc. In many of these programmes, he Chaired or participated as Special Guest and gave Talks / Presentations to disseminate the theme of communal harmony and national integration. Some selected pictures of these programmes are given henceforth.

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Delegates at Satya Sai International Centre, New Delhi

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Release of book 'Integral Revolution' authored by Swami Sachidananda Bharathi - From L to R: Dr. SK Singh, National Director, DBNI; Prof. Haribhau Kedar, Former Vice Chancellor, Nagpur University; Dr. Baba Hardeo Singh, President, DBNI, Lucknow; Amb. Ashok Sajjanhar, Secretary, NFCH; Swami Sachidananda Bharathi;Shri RK Mittal, Founder, Kabir Peace Mission; Brahmakumari Radha Behan

• Amb. Ashok Sajjanhar, Secretary, NFCH participated in the program of Tyagarchana Shanti Mission, inauguration of National coordinating office of Dharma Bharathi National Institute of Peace and Value Education and Release of the book 'Integral Revolution' authored by Swami Sachidananda Bharathi on 16-17 May 2015 in Lucknow. Swami Sachidananda Bharathi, a former Indian Air Force Officer, launched Dharma Bharathi Mission (DBM) with the objective of Hunger-Free, Caste-Free and Corruption-Free India. DBM is a socio-spiritual organization dedicated to the divine mission of transforming India into ‘Dharma Bharathi’ for achieving the goal of ‘Purna Swaraj’ for India through a Second Freedom Struggle. ‘Tyagarchana Shanti Mission’, formulated by Swami Sachidananda Bharathi, is one of the important elements of this Mission for spiritual unity and regeneration of our country.

Amb. Ashok Sajjanhar with officials at Dr. M. Channa Reddy HRD Institute, Hyderabad

Amb. Ashok Sajjanhar was invited by Dr. M. Channa Reddy Human Resource Development Institute at Hyderabad to Address Officer Trainees of the 89th Foundation Course of Central Civil Services, IES and ISS. During his Talk, he spoke on the need to ensure and promote Peace in the country and need for each and every one of us to play a significant role and contribute

meaningfully in propagating stability and growth wherever we live. He also spoke on the New Imperatives of India's Foreign Policy in the changing geo-political environemt and how India is destined to play a transformative role in shaping the destiny of humanity. Amb. Sajjanhar had useful and fruitful interactions with Smt D Lakshmi Parthasarathy, DG; Dr K Tirupataiah, Addl DG and Dr O Viajaysree, Director of the Institute.

NFCH invites cost effective proposals for Financial Year 2015-16 from universities, research organisations, schools of social work, autonomous organisations, media personnel, renowned institutions working in the field, individuals, etc. for conducting empirical, participatory and action oriented research and other studies having strong relevance to promotion of communal harmony and strengthening of national integration. Detailed Guidelines including prescribed Application Form and illustrative themes of research on which the proposals may be sent to NFCH are available on the website www.nfch.nic.in. Complete proposals may be sent to NFCH at the earliest so as to reach its office by 10.08.2015.

All India Secular Forum (AISF), a Varanasi based social organization conducted a state level conference

th'Inter-Religious Dialogue' on 17 May 2015 at Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh in the memory of the National Communal Harmony Awardee Dr. Asghar Ali Engineer.

Conference on 'Inter-religious Dialogue' held at Saharanpur, U.P.

Academics and leaders from different religious and social backgrounds participated in this conference of inter-religious dialogue and focused on values and significance of peace and harmony for nurturing a peaceful and healthy society. The Conference was conducted under the supervision and guidance of Dr. Mohammad Arif, Coordinator, AISF. A number of eminent speakers from Delhi and Uttar Pradesh viz. Prof. Satinath Chaudhary, Sanjay Garg, Dr. Mohammad Arif, Kamla Pant, Amar Singh, Shaheen Ansari, Surendra Kapil, Father Deniel Maseeh, Dr. Riazul Nabi, Haji Usman, Gyan Chand Jaiswar, Daljeet Singh Kochar and several others participated in the dialogue and discussions and shared their views.

NFCH invites proposals under Project ‘Research’ having relevance to communal harmony and

national integration by 10.08.2015

All India Secular Forum, Varanasi organizes 'Inter-religious Dialogue' at Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh

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fHk{kqvksa ls gks x;h ftuesa dqN tkikuh ,oa dqN ;ksjksi ds Hkh FksA vkSj mlus ns[kk muds gkFkksa esa dSejs vkSj VScysV FksA mlus lkspk laHkor% ml lnh esa vU; iztkfr;ksa ds yksx ;gk¡ u vk ikrsA dqN QksVks [khapus esa O;Lr FksA dqN bZ&esy i<+ jgs FksA dgrs gSa fd 25 cq¼ksa us lEiw.kZ Kku ,d ls nwljs dks fcuk cksys gh fn;k FkkA mlds ckn fQj cksyuk iM+k vkSj fQj fy[kuk] vc bZ&esyA mls yxk fd og NBh 'krkCnh ls okil ykSVdj bDdhloha 'krkCnh esa vk x;h FkhA blds vkxs dh ;k=k vHkh 'ks"k FkhA vkSjaxkckn ls VSDlh ysdj vtUrk ,yksjk rd dh ;k=k iwjh dj yh FkhA mldk Mªkboj eqlyeku Fkk ijUrq mls lHkh /kkfeZd LFkyksa ds fo"k; esa ekywe FkkA og Mªkboj o xkbM nksuksa dk dke dj jgk FkkA vxys fnu f'kjMh esa lkbZa ckck ds efUnj tkuk FkkA f'kjMh okys lkbZa ckckA ogk¡ igq¡ps rks bruh HkhM+ Fkh fd yxk fd dHkh n'kZu gh u gksaxsA yEch ykbZu esa yxs ns[kk ogk¡ fgUnw] fl[k] xqtjkrh] mfM+;k] rfefy;u] eqlyeku] tSu] cqf¼LV] ejkBh] caxkyh lc ,d iafDr esa yxs Fks n'kZu ds fy,A bruh HkhM+ ds ckotwn iwjs ekgkSy esa ,d lqxU/k FkhA ,slk dgrs gSa fd f'kjMh ds lkbZa ckck igys efUnj esa jgrs Fks fQj og efLt+n esa jgus yxs vkSj ml efLtn dks mUgksaus ^}kjdkekbZ* uke fn;kA dqN yksxksa dk ;g Hkh ekuuk gS fd og fgUnqvksa dh rjg iwtk Hkh djrs Fks vkSj uekt+ Hkh vnk djrs FksA vtUrk&,yksjk vkSj f'kjMh ds lkbaZ ckck vkl&ikl gh gSaA ;g /kjrh ,slh gS tgk¡ lfn;ksa ls ,d rjQ rks fgUnw] tSu] cq¼ ,d txg cSBdj riL;k ,oa KkuktZu djrs Fks ogha blh /kjrh ij eksgEen rqxyd us Hkh viuh jkt/kkuh cukus dh dksf'k'k dh ftlds vo'ks"k vc Hkh 'ks"k gSaA

mlh /kjrh ij ,slh vkRek Hkh iSnk gqbZ tks fd [kqysvke fuHkhZdrk dk thrk tkxrk mnkgj.k cudj ekuoh;rk dk ikB i<+krh gqbZ v¡/ksjksa esa jkg fn[kykrh gSA ijUrq vk'p;Ztud lR; Fkk fd ftu lkbZa ckck us lknxh] lsok] HkfDr dk lans'k fn;k Fkk mudk eafnj lksus dk cuk;k x;k gS vkSj ogk¡ /kkfeZdrk ds uke ij cgqr cM+k cktkj [kM+k gks x;k gSA yksxksa ds Bgjus ds fy, vPNs ls vPNs gksVy nqdkusa [kM+h gks x;h gSA lHkh /keksZa] tkfr;ksa ds yksxksa dh vkLFkk bruh xgjh gS fd gj iy ogk¡ HkhM+ jgrh gSA vklikl dh nqdkuksa ij ut+j Mkyh rks ik;k fd izlkn oxSjg [kjhnus dh nqdkusa fgUnw vkSj eqlyeku nksuksa pyk jgs FksA ogk¡ ij fofo/k izdkj ds lksfofu;lZ fcd jgs Fks ftu ij fy[kk Fkk& ̂^lcdk ekfyd ,d gSA**

& js[kk f}osnh]lEiknd&funs'kd] ,u-,Q-lh-,p-

lcdk ekfyd ,d^^vPNh rjg ;k=k djuk] efa ty rd igp¡q u s l s cgs rj gAS ** &egkRek c¼q

og ,yksjk dh xqQk ua-1 esa [kM+h FkhA mls yx jgk Fkk fd ;g liuk gS ;k lp D;ksafd vtUrk&,yksjk dh xqQk,a ns[kuk ges'kk ls mldk liuk jgk gSA mlus ns[kk ogk¡ vkB&nl ckS¼ fHk{kq Hkh ?kwe jgs FksA mUgsa ns[kdj rks mls yxk tSls fd og bDdhloha ugha cfYd f}rh; 'krkCnh (ch-lh-) esa [kM+h gSA u tkus dSls bu ,sfrgkfld LFkkuksa ij ?kwers gq, ,d iy esa le; dh bruh yEch ;k=k r; dj yh Fkh mls Lo;a le> esa ugha vk jgk FkkA

mu xqQkvksa esa ?kwers&?kwers mlds ik¡o nq[k x;s Fks ijUrq mldk eu ugha Hkjk FkkA 'kk;n ,d fnu mu xqQkvksa dks eglwl dj ikus ds fy, dkQh ugha FkkA ogk¡ dqy feykdj 34 xqQk,a Fkh ftuesa ls 1 ls 12 rd cqf¼LV] 13 ls 29 rd fgUnw xqQk,a ftuesa dSyk'k efUnj Hkh 'kkfey gS ,oa 30 ls 34 rd ik¡p tSu larksa dh xqQk,a gSaA

ml nkSj esa tc /keZ ,d csgn egÙoiw.kZ LFkku ij Fkk vkSj yksx /keZ dks vkRelkr dj /kkfeZd thou thrs Fks rc Hkh fgUnw] tSu vkSj cq¼ /keZ esa fdruk ln~Hkko Fkk fd lkFk&lkFk ,d gh LFkku ij rhuksa /keksZa dh xqQkvksa dk fuekZ.k fd;k x;kA rHkh ?kwers&?kkers mldh VDdj fQj mu ckS¼

The Conference paritcularly focused on the reasons for increase in incidents of violence and unrest in our country, and how academics, religious leaders and the civil society could play an important role in bridging the gap between the communities.

Shri S.C. Ghoshal, a retired ICAS officer from Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has joined NFCH as Joint Secretary-cum-Finance Officer in the month of April, 2015. He joined Govt. Services in 1973 and retired as Assistant Controller of Accounts in December, 2014. His educational qualifications include Master of Arts in Personnel Management & Industrial Relations, B.Sc., MBA (Finance) & Master of Arts in Sociology. Earlier Shri Ghoshal has successfully served in many important Govt. organizations like National Commission for Women, Narmada Control Authority and Indian Council of Philosophical Research (worked as Director, Administration & Finance). He has vast experience of financial and administrative matters while working in various Govt. Departments.

Shri S.C. Ghoshal joins NFCH as Jt. Secretary-cum-Finance Officer

lkEiznkf;d ln~Hkko% ns'k dh t:jrbl i`Foh ij fofHkUu èkeZ] lEiznk; ,oa tkfr&mitkfr;ksa ds yksx

lfn;ksa ls ,d lkFk jgrs vk;s gSaA LokFkZ ;k fo'okl ds Vdjkus ls vDlj muds chp la?k"kZ dh fLFkfr mRiUu gksrh gS] ijUrq blds lkFk ;g Hkh mruk gh lp gS fd fofHkUu leqnk;ksa ds yksx 'kkafr ,oa lkSgknZ ds lax lg&vfLrRo dh dkeuk ls ,d nwljs ds lkFk esy&feyki dk thou thrs gSa A lg&vfLrRo dh ;g Hkkouk rc vkSj Hkh ifjiq"V gksrh gS tc ;g esy&feyki vkLFkk ds Lrj ij Hkh mruk gh n`<+ gks tkrk gSA

ns'k esa lkEiznkf;d ln~Hkko dk vuwBk mnkgj.k gS jktèkkuh fnYyh esa euk;k tkus okyk ^Qwyokyksa dh lSj* uked mRlo] tks fgUnw vkSj eqfLye leqnk; ds yksxksa dks vkLFkk ds iz'u ij ,d ekyk esa fijksrk gSA

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nksuksa leqnk; ds yksxksa us feydj ogk¡ ,d f'ko efUnj cuok;k gSA pEikj.k ftys ds vknkiqj esa dqUnu nwcs uked ,d vfHk;Urk us xk¡o ds x+jhc eqfLye leqnk; dks efLtn ,oa Ldwy cukus ds fy, viuh Hkwfe nku esa nhA 'kq: esa yksxksa us bls ikxyiu dgk] ijUrq ;fn fopkj fd;k tk; rks lkekftd&lkEiznkf;d ln~Hkko cuk;s j[kus esa ,sls izdj.k cgqr gh dkjxj fl¼ gksrs gSaA

fefFkyk {ks= esa vusd ,sls xk¡o gSa tgk¡ fgUnw eqfLye nksuksa leqnk;ksa ds yksx veu&HkkbZpkjk ds ekgkSy esa ,d nwljs ds lq[k&nq%[k esa gkFk c¡Vkrs gSaA fgUnw&leqnk; ds yksx eqgjZe ds volj ij rkft;s ij ̂dksf<+yk* dk cuk ^lsgjk* J¼kiwoZd vfiZr djrs gSaA ^mlZ* ds ekSds ij fgUnw Hkh J¼kiwoZd ,d= gksdj viuh vkLFkk O;Dr djrs gSaA njHkaxk ftyk ds tkys ç[k.M ds jruiqj xk¡o ds ,d czkã.k ifjokj us eqfLye lgye ihj ds nQ+u ds fy, vkSj mlds ckn mlds ifjokj ds fy, Hkw[k.M ns j[kk gS tks lgye ihj ds uke ls çfl¼ gSA ;gk¡ gj o"kZ mlZ dk vk;kstu gksrk gSA ;gk¡ ds fgUnw leqnk; ds yksx ;gk¡ rkft, ds fuekZ.k esa c<+&p<+dj gkFk c¡Vkrs gSa vkSj vkfFkZd lg;ksx çnku djrs gSaA vHkh gky esa leLrhiqj ds ^vyfgUn ,tqds'kuy VªLV* us 30 x+jhc yM+fd;ksa dk lkewfgd fookg djk;k ftlesa 21 eqfLye o 9 fgUnw tksM+s 'kkfey FksA ;g lkewfgd fookg okfjluxj iz[k.M ds jkeiqj jgqvk xzke esa uoEcj 2012 esa lEiUu gqvk tks lkEiznkf;d ,drk dk xokg cukA

Hkkjr esa fgUnw ,oa eqfLye èkeks± ds vuq;kf;;ksa ds vfrfjDr ckS¼] tSu] fl[k] bZlkbZ ln`'k vYila[;d leqnk; ds yksx Hkh jgrs gSa tks lekt ds le{k mifLFkr ToyUr leL;kvksa ds lekèkku gsrq ,d eap ij mifLFkr gksdj fØ;k'khy gksrs gSaA ½f"kds'k fLFkr ̂ ijekFkZ fudsru* ds vkg~oku ij xaxk dks LoPN cukus ds vfHk;ku dks viuk leFkZu nsus gsrq fgUnw] eqfLye] fl[k] tSu] bZlkbZ ,oa cgkbZ leqnk; ds èkkfeZd usrk mifLFkr gq,A fgUnw èkekZpk;ks± ds lax bl dk;ZØe esa ̂vkWy bf.M;k eqfLye ykW cksMZ* ds MkW- d+Ycs lkfnd] tSu eqfu vkpk;Z yksds'k] vdky r[r lkgsc ds xq#opu flag] bZlkbZ txr ds Qknj Mksfefud ,oa MkW- ,-ds- eps±V lcus feydj fo'odY;k.k dh dkeuk ds lax ;K esa vkgqfr MkyhA bèkj gfj}kj esa Msjk lPpk lkSnk ds ckck xqjehr jke jghe dh vxqvkbZ esa gtkjkas dk;ZdÙkkZvksa us xaxk dh lQkbZ ds fy, fo'k"s k vfHk;ku NMs r+ s g,q ½f"kd's k l s gfj}kj rd 'kgj dh lQkb Z dh A

gky ds bykgkckn dqaHk esa rqdhZ ls vk;s 70 eqfLye ;qokvksa vkSj dkjksckfj;ksa us Nrukx ds egf"kZ lnkQynso vkJe esa ̂ fogaxe ;ksx* dh nh{kk yh A dqaHk ds nkSjku ̂ ^[kqnkbZ f[knerxkj** ds vuq;kf;;ksa us dqaHk esa vk;s J¼kyqvksa ds lkFk lkEiznkf;d ln~Hkko ds elys ij izR;{k laokn LFkkfir fd;kA mudk ekuuk gS fd izR;{k laokn dk vlj lsfeukj ,oa fMcsV vkfn ls dgha O;kid gksrk gSA ;g lewg fnYyh fLFkr ekSykuk vcqy dyke vkt+kn dh et+kj ls viuh ;k=k izkjaHk dj bykgkckn igq¡pk FkkA

ns'k dk lE;d fodkl rHkh lEHko gS tc loZ= 'kkfUr vkSj ln~Hkko dk ekgkSy cuk jgsA r`".kk gh lekt dh ewy folaxfr gS ;fn ge vius fgrksa dh frykatfy nsdj euq";ek= ds dY;k.k ds fy, dk;Z djsa rks fuf'pr :i ls lekt esa lq[k le`f¼ vk,xhA lekt ds izR;sd oxZ dks viuh n`f"V fo'kky djuh gksxh ftlls fd lejlrk dk mn; gksxk vkSj gekjk jk"Vª fLFkjrkiwoZd fodkl dh vksj vxzlj gksxkA lkekftd lSgknZ ls gh jk"Vª dk fodkl lEHko gSA

eqx+y oa'k dk 'kkld vdcj 'kkg f}rh; (1806&1827) vius pkj iq=ksa esa nwljs iq= fet+kZ tgk¡xhj dks viuk mÙkjkfèkdkjh ?kksf"kr djuk pkgrk FkkA rc rd eqx+y lkezkT; det+ksj gks x;k FkkA bZLV bf.M;k dEiuh dks ;g ckr ilUn ugha FkhA fet+kZ tgk¡xhj us Øq¼ gksdj dEiuh ds izfrfufèk Mr. Archbald Seton ij fgald vkØe.k dj fn;k] ftlesa la;ksx ls og Lo;a rks cp x;k ij mldk xkMZ ekjk x;kA bl ?kVuk dk izHkko ;g gqvk fd fet+kZ tgk¡xhj dks fxj¶rkj dj bykgkckn Hkst fn;k x;kA fet+kZ tgk¡xhj dh ek¡ us ;g eUur ek¡xh fd csVs ds ldq'ky okil ykSVus ij og fnYyh ds esgjkSyh fLFkr dqrqcqíhu cf[r;kj dkdh dh njxkg ij Qwy p<+k;saxhA nks lky ds ckn tc fet+kZ tgk¡xhj eqDr gksdj ykSVk rc mlds ekrk&firk us yky fdys ls ml njxkg rd iSny tkus dk QSlyk fd;kA bl in;k=k esa iwjk 'kgj muds lkFk 'kkfey gks x;kA jktdqekj ds eqDr gksus ij tks [kq'kh euk;h x;h og oLrqr% vaxzst+ksa ds c<+rs vkfèkiR; ds f[kykQ FkhA ckn'kkg vkSj csxe dh vksj ls Qwyksa dh pknj p<+kus gsrq vk;ksftr in;k=k esa Qwy foØsrkvksa us jkLrs esa Qwyksa dh ia[kqfM+;ksa dh lst fcNk nhA Qwy foØsrkvksa ds vkxzg ij ckn'kkg us Qwyksa dk ,d ia[kk fudV ds ̂ ;ksxek;k* efUnj esa Hkh p<+k;k vkSj rc ls rhu fnuksa rd ;g mRlo euk;k x;kA cgknqj 'kkg t+Qj f}rh; ds 'kkludky rd ;g mRlo pyrk jgkA vaxzst+ksa us dqN lky ckn bls iqu% 'kq: djok;k] ysfdu 1942 ds Hkkjr NksM+ks vkUnksyu ds nkSjku bls cUn djk fn;k x;kA iqu% usg: th ds izèkkuefU=Ro dky esa bls 'kq: fd;k x;k tks yxkrkj py jgk gSA bl volj ij vk;ksftr esys esa vke yksx mRlkg ds lax Hkkx ysrs gSaA

iVuk ds dqthZ eksM+] nqtjk ,oa vnkyrxat eqgYyksa esa eqfLye L=h&iq#"k iwjh fu;e&fu"Bk ls Luku dj u;s oL= èkkj.k dj ozrh fgUnqvksa gsrq feV~Vh ds pwYgs cukrs gSa D;ksafd bl ozr esa ifo=rk dk [kkl [+;ky j[kk tkrk gSA mUgsa bl ifo=kre ioZ ds lkFk tqM+dj vkfRed larks"k Hkh gksrk gS D;ksafd blesa fdlh izfrek dh iwtk ugha dh tkrh gSA blds vfrfjDr feV~Vh ds <+Ddu] nh;k vkfn ds foØ; ls mUgsa vPNh dekbZ gks tkrh gSA fiNys izk;% nl o"kks± ls os bl dk;Z esa yxs gq, gSaA

eè;izns'k esa tcyiqj ds fudV jgus okys vUlkjh eqlyekuksa us vius mRloksa esa fgUnw leqnk; dh Hkkxhnkjh lqfuf'pr djus ds mís'; ls ekalkgkjh Hkkstu cukus ij izfrcUèk yxk fn;k gSA lkEiznkf;d ln~Hkko dks et+cwrh iznku djus gsrq vko';d gS fd ,d&nwljs leqnk; dh Hkkoukvksa dks vkgr djus dh ctk; mudk lEeku fd;k tk;sA lhrke<+h ftyk ds lksucjlk iz[k.M dh eèksljk iapk;r ds Qrgiqj xk¡o esa fgUnw&eqfLye

x.krU= fnol 2002 ds volj ij lkaiznkf;d lkSgknZ dk izrhd mRlo

^Qwy okyksa dh lSj* n'kkZrh >kadh

MkW- fon~;kukFk >k] ç/kukpk;Z,e-vkj-,e- dkWyst] njHkaxk

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NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNAL HARMONY(Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India)

th9 Floor, C-Wing, Lok Nayak Bhawan, Khan Market, New Delhi- 110003Tel.: 011-24633968, 24646139, Fax 011-24610524, Website: www.nfch.nic.in

Note : Please send your feedback and contributions to nfch@mha.gov.in or secy-nfch-mha@nic.in

Editor

SALAHUDDIN ANSARI Assistant Secretary

Chief Editor

ASHOK SAJJANHARSecretary

EDITORIAL BOARD

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Amb. Ashok Sajjanhar conferring prizes on essays onCommunal Harmony and National Integration to Officer Trainees

at Dr. M. Channa Reddy HRD Institute, Hyderabad

A view of group dance ‘Rhythm and Joy’ by perfoming artistes at CSOI at New Delhi

Amb. Ashok Sajjanhar being felicitated by Dr. J. Cheema, President of Sri Satya Sai International Centre, New Delhi

Amb. Ashok Sajjanhar along with Prof. Namrata Sharma, Director-DeviAhilya Vishva Vidyalya and academics at the programme held at Indore

Several more initiatives like opening Communal Harmony Societies (“Sadbhavana Clubs”) in schools and colleges; launching the programme of Volunteers for Peace and Harmony; organizing Interfaith Dialogues and Cultural programmes, one each in every Region of the country every year, and many others have been identified for being taken up in the coming months.

I once again express my gratitude for the willing support and ready cooperation extended so enthusiastically by you to the Foundation and to me. We look forward to your continued guidance and support in further enhancing the effectiveness and outreach of our activities and programmes.

I take this opportunity to wish you good health, happiness, peace and success in your future activities and endeavors.

Ashok SajjanharSecretary, NFCH

secy-nfch-mha@nic.in, asajjanhar@gmail.com

(Message of Secretary, NFCH contd. from page 2)

Jai Hind !