An international seminar is being held on 2nd, 3rd and 4th March 2010 at Seminar Hall, Nehru Memorial Museum and Library, Teen Murti House on the subject ‘Hindu Organizations in Education, Health and Development Work’.

The seminar is being organized by the Indic Studies Project, Centre for the Study of Developing Societies in collaboration with Nehru Memorial Museum and Library, New Delhi. This is perhaps the first of its kind seminar. In addition to the academic papers that will be presented during the seminar, a select group of faith practitioners and spiritual leaders have also been invited, many of whom are scholars in their own right, to speak about the inspirational philosophy of their respective organizations and faith tradition. This novel experiment at creating a space for dialogue between scholars and faith leaders will lead to a fresh approach to study faith traditions in India.

Shankracharya designate, Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati of Jyotirmath will deliver the inaugural address at the seminar. The steering committee of the seminar comprises Deepa Reddy, John Zavos, Maya Warrier, Pralay Kanungo, Raymond Williams and Madhu Kishwar