JAMMU, Jul 21: Dr. Vivek Sharma, President of the Bharat Tibet Sahyog Manch (BTSM), Jammu, Kashmir & Ladakh UT, and Co-Convenor of the National Intellectual Forum of BTSM, met Dr. Mohan Sharma, Senior Regional Director of the IGNOU Regional Centre Jammu, at his office today.
Dr. Mohan Sharma, who heads the IGNOU Regional Centre Jammu, is responsible for overseeing admissions, examinations, learner support services, and other academic and administrative activities of the region.
During the meeting, both dignitaries held a detailed interaction for nearly an hour on various issues related to higher education, research, academic development, and organisational activities. They exchanged views on the role of educational institutions in promoting knowledge, cultural awareness, and constructive public engagement on matters of national and civilisational importance.
Dr. Vivek Sharma briefed Dr. Mohan Sharma about the vision and activities of the Bharat Tibet Sahyog Manch, which has been working across the country to create awareness about the Tibetan cause and the historical, cultural, and spiritual ties between India and Tibet. He stated that BTSM aims to educate people from all parts of India about the importance of preserving Tibet’s unique cultural and spiritual heritage and supporting the peaceful resolution of the Tibetan issue.
He further emphasized that one of the major missions of BTSM is to raise nationwide awareness regarding the liberation of the sacred Kailash Mansarovar region from Chinese occupation. Dr. Vivek Sharma noted that Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar are revered by millions of Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and followers of the Bon tradition, and hold immense religious and civilisational significance for India.
The discussion also touched upon the importance of promoting research and academic dialogue on Himalayan studies, Buddhist traditions, Indo-Tibetan cultural relations, and the preservation of ancient civilisational links. Both agreed that intellectual forums, universities, and educational institutions have a significant role in encouraging informed discussions on such subjects.
Dr. Mohan Sharma appreciated the awareness initiatives being undertaken by the Bharat Tibet Sahyog Manch and acknowledged the importance of academic engagement in promoting understanding of historical and cultural issues.
The meeting concluded on a cordial note, with both expressing their commitment to strengthening academic interactions and exploring opportunities for future cooperation in the fields of education, research, and public awareness.