H.H. the Dalai Lama to Inaugurate National Seminar

May 25th 2005

His Holiness the Dalai Lama will inaugurate a national seminar on Strategies for the Development of Himachal Pradesh on 2 June at the Club House, McLeod Ganj.
 
Organised by Divya Himachal, the first vernacular newspaper of the state, the seminar will be attended by the state's Chief Minister, ministers for Power, Tourism, Industry and Forest, secretaries and other senior officials from the central and state governments, businessmen and management experts.
 
His Holiness the Dalai Lama will also address the inaugural function.
 
On the occasion, noted Indian actor Anupam Kher, who hails from the state, will be honoured with the Divya Himachal Award for Excellence for the year 2005.
 
The seminar will analyze the prevailing realities and climate of development in the state and discuss issues like optimising hydel power generation, innovative rural, religious and eco friendly tourism, employment, information technology and most importantly local interests and participation.
 
According to the organisers, the seminar is a non-political endeavor to deliberate on the issues in a professional approach. ' It will focus on the development as secular issue to garner all our support.'
 

Latest News

The Tulane Unified Commencement Ceremony and a Public Talk at the Lakefront Arena
May 19th 2013
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, 18 May 2013 - Relationships formed between staff and students of the Tulane University School of Social Work over more than twelve years culminated today in His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s presence at the 179th Tulane Unified Commencement Ceremony. This grand celebration for 2800 graduates, who came from all 50 states and 63 countries, took place before an audience of more than 30,000 in the New Orleans Superdome.

Conference on ‘Resilience: Strength through Compassion and Connection’ in New Orleans
May 18th 2013

Meetings with Chinese and Tibetan Students before Leaving Madison for New Orleans
May 17th 2013

Change Your Mind, Change the World - Discussion to Make the World a Healthier, Happier Place
May 16th 2013

Public Teachings, Addressing Tibetan Residents and Visiting the State Legislature in Madison, Wisconsin
May 15th 2013

Explore