Nalanda International University project was brainchild of
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam and envision goes back to his address to the Bihar
Legislative Assembly on March 28, 2006. It has been a hope and matter of pride
for all the non-residents Biharis scattered across the Globe.
Since initiation, there have been controversies and
heartbreak for all enthusiasts, we have felt sad, frustrated and often feeling
of another bad luck Bihar. While we cannot change past, we can certainly try
and campaign for better future.
One of the bottlenecks in bringing International
participation in Nalanda University revival project can be attributed to flaws
in Nalanda University Act. It has been pointed out many times by international interests
and specifically by Mr George Yeo. Worth mentioning, Mr Yeo is Former Foreign
Minister of Singapore and has been involved selflessly in this project since
inception.
Having Bihar so close to our heart, we must contribute
towards this cause by highlighting this to government of India, Ministry of external
affairs and others. Revival of Nalanda University was a promise made by Government
of India at the East Asia Summit and it’s an issue of national prestige.
Passage of Nalanda University Act Amendment Bill (Which has
been agreed by respective Governments in Delhi but pending before Parliament since
2013) is key for making Nalanda what Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam envisioned a global intellectual
resource.
Though it’s just one of the bottlenecks for this project and
there are many other issue that need to
be addressed. But to start with, we request everyone to sign following online
petition to support this cause:
We would also like to request all forms, organizations to
explore ways to bring this to the attention of Government.
Our campaign and all activities are non-political in nature,
we are working professionals and enthusiast about our motherland and Bihar. All
of us might be having different believe or political thoughts but there is something
common among all of us and its desire for better Bihar, respect for Biharis. This
common desire provides us much needed bonding to work together. We request
everyone to just us with similar spirit.
