NEW DELHI: India will be the first country in the Asia-Pacific to have a world-class institute in collaboration with UNESCO for promotion of peaceand sustainable development.The Executive Board of UNESCO has approved India's proposal to set up Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development in Delhi, HRD minister Kapil Sibal said on Wednesday. A Category-I institute, it will foster a culture of peace through education, promote sustainable economic and social development and respect for human rights. It will work on several areas, including global warming and non-proliferation. "For the first time since UNESCO was set up, a Category-1 institute in the Asia-Pacific region has been approved by the Executive Board of UNESCO. It will be cleared at the general conference of UNESCO in October," Sibal said. The government will invest Rs 100 crore while UNESCO will put in $500,000 to set up the institute, Sibal said. At present, there are 11 UNESCO Category-I institutes and most of them are located in developed countries. The institute will do research on Gandhian thoughts on social justice, equity and peace. "Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy is central to the concept of peace and development. The thoughts of Gandhi should guide future civilisation. The institute will work on all aspects of Gandhian philosophy," Sibal said. UNESCO had sent two teams for appraisal of the proposal this year. Category-I institutes are an integral part of UNESCO and are governed by UNESCO's rules and regulations. These institutes are designed to serve as centres of excellence and expertise in the area of specialisation to members states and to contribute to UNESCO's programmes, objectives and strategies. The board of management will comprise 12 members, including seven from Asia Pacific region.
SUDEEP SINGH
PGDM SEC-B III SEM
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