National workshop on Jain manuscriptology held at Gujarat University
On 19 July 2025, a National Workshop on the Significance of Jain Manuscriptology, funded under PMJVK of the Ministry of Minority Affairs, was held at Gujarat University, Ahmedabad.
Summary
A National Workshop on the Significance of Jain Manuscriptology was held at Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, on 19 July 2025 under the aegis of its Department for Validation of Indic Knowledge through Advanced Research. Funded by the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK) of the Ministry of Minority Affairs, the workshop brought together scholars, Jain monks, academics and officials. Minority Affairs Secretary Dr Chandra Shekhar Kumar, the Chief Guest, reaffirmed the Government's commitment to preserving traditional knowledge systems and minority heritage languages.
Key facts
- Date / place
- 19 July 2025, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad
- Funded by
- PMJVK, Ministry of Minority Affairs
- Host department
- Department for Validation of Indic Knowledge through Advanced Research
- Chief Guest
- Dr Chandra Shekhar Kumar, Secretary, Minority Affairs
Practice MCQs 1 questions
The National Workshop on Jain Manuscriptology held at Gujarat University on 19 July 2025 was funded under which scheme of the Ministry of Minority Affairs?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK)
PIB (Minority Affairs): the workshop was funded by the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK) of the Ministry of Minority Affairs.