Gandhi Literature Conference Comes to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

The second All India Gandhi Literature Conference 2026 is scheduled to take place on October 8 and 9 at the Mahatma Gandhi Mission (MGM) campus in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.

The conference is being jointly organised by MGM and the Maharashtra Gandhi Memorial Fund, Pune. The first edition of the conference was held in Pune in 2025 and received an encouraging response.

Renowned scientist and Gandhi technology expert Dr Vivek Sawant will preside over the conference. Noted Hindi writer, thinker and Gandhi scholar Prof Dr Purushottam Agrawal will address the inaugural session. Gandhian activist Ankushrao Kadam, Secretary of MGM and Chancellor of MGM University, will serve as the Welcome President.

The conference will feature four parallel academic sessions in Marathi, Hindi, Urdu and English. These sessions will cover various themes, including Gandhi and Indian nationalism, democracy, social justice, international peace, non-violence, sustainable development and environmental conservation.

Gandhi scholars and representatives from several Indian cities and states, as well as scholars from countries including South Korea, Germany, the US, Sri Lanka, South Africa, and Kazakhstan, are expected to participate. A roundtable involving Vice-Chancellors and former Vice-Chancellors of six Indian universities named after Mahatma Gandhi will also be organised to discuss cooperation in promoting Gandhian thought.

The conference aims to promote Gandhian values and principles, and to provide a platform for scholars to discuss and share their research on Gandhi and his ideas. With its diverse range of sessions and participants, the conference is expected to be a significant event in the field of Gandhi studies.

The MGM campus in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar is set to host this prestigious conference, which will bring together scholars and experts from around the world. The conference is a testament to the enduring relevance of Gandhi's ideas and principles, and is expected to contribute to a deeper understanding of his legacy.

In the context of India's rich cultural and intellectual heritage, the conference is a significant event that will promote dialogue and discussion on important issues related to Gandhi and his ideas. The conference will also provide an opportunity for scholars to engage with each other and share their research, which will contribute to a greater understanding of Gandhi's principles and values.

Overall, the second All India Gandhi Literature Conference 2026 is expected to be a successful and meaningful event that will promote Gandhian values and principles, and contribute to a deeper understanding of his legacy.

The conference is a significant event for India, as it will bring together scholars and experts from around the world to discuss and share their research on Gandhi and his ideas. The event will also promote dialogue and discussion on important issues related to Gandhi and his principles, which will contribute to a greater understanding of his legacy and its relevance in today's world.