Indian

Philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam Only Solution to Current Global Problems:

Higher Education Minister Yogendra Upadhyay

Development

Without Morality Destructive; Integrating Technology with Human Values Essential:

Higher Education Minister Yogendra Upadhyay

Kushinagar,

29 March (HS): Under the joint auspices of the World Organization of Students

and Youth (WoSY) and Meta, the 'Global Peace Dialogue' was organized today at

Kushinagar, the site of Lord Buddha’s Mahaparinirvana. The event witnessed the

participation of 180 student representatives from 26 countries. The program was

graced by Chief Guest Yogendra Upadhyay, Minister of Higher Education,

Government of Uttar Pradesh, along with special guests Prof. Shriprakash Mani

Tripathi, former Vice-Chancellor of Amarkantak University, renowned

educationist Prof. Ashwani Mohapatra, WoSY President Nitin Sharma, and General

Secretary Shubham Goyal.

Student

group had previously participated in a two-day Global AI Conclave

at Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University, where they received specialized

training. Following the conclave, the group arrived in Kushinagar to share a

message of peace and visited the Buddhist remains Kasia.

Chief

Guest Yogendra Upadhyay stated that the effort to bring international students

together on one platform is highly commendable. He emphasized that while the

world is currently entangled in numerous crises, these 180 representatives have

come to the land of peace as ambassadors. He remarked that if there is any

singular philosophy that can address global issues like environmental

degradation, poverty, malnutrition, and terrorism, it is 'Vasudhaiva

Kutumbakam'—the idea that the entire world is one family. He explained that

Indian philosophy seeks the welfare of all living beings, including animals and

nature, because everything from the individual to the universe is

interconnected. He further warned that while we discuss digital technology,

innovation, and Artificial Intelligence, these tools will become destructive if

they are not rooted in morality. Our goal should be to create a future, not

fear, and provide solutions rather than doubts by linking development with

ethical values.

Guest-of-honour

Prof. Shriprakash Mani Tripathi noted that this dialogue would provide a new

direction to the world, as the land of Buddha represents compassion and wisdom.

He mentioned that in the era of AI, Buddha’s 'Dhamma' teaches us that the heart

must accompany the intellect, and the youth should use technology solely for

the welfare of humanity.

Special

Guest Prof. Ashwani Mohapatra described the event as the start of a global

ideological revolution. He pointed out that while we have entered the age of AI

and have access to vast information, there is a visible lack of wisdom. He

believes the message of peace and co-existence from Kushinagar will serve as a

healing force amidst modern geopolitical instability. The event began with an

address by WoSY President Nitin Sharma and the vote of thanks was delivered by

General Secretary Shubham Goyal.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi