SAF India Introduction and News

Madame France Marquet, Principal Trustee of MSF and Mr Timothy Curtis, Director and UNESCO Representative visit UMSGET

In a momentous gathering aimed at fostering global collaboration and intellectual growth, Madam France Madame France Marquet, the Principal Trustee of the Madanjeet Singh Foundation (MSF), and Mr. Tim curtis, Director and Representative for the UNESCO Regional office for South Asia met with the current batch of scholars and Prof. Arun Prasath, Director of UMSGET (UNESCO Madanjeet Singh School of Green Energy Technologies), on Tuesday.

Art as a bridge: SAF Exhibition celebrates South Asian unity

Speaking directly to the artists in attendance, Prof Hashmi challenged them to think deeply about the purpose of their work, “Every artist should ask themselves, 'Who is this for? Why am I doing this? Does it impact anyone’s life?' At that point, they create an audience for themselves."

UNESCO Chair Established in UNESCO Madanjeet School of Green Energy Technologies,PU to promote green & clean Energy Technologies

The 16th UNESCO Chair in India on “Renewable and Clean Energy for Sustainable Development” has been established in the Department of Green Energy Technology, Madanjeet School of Green Energy Technologies at Pondicherry University. The chair is to promote greener and cleaner energy technologies (solar, wind, biomass, hydro, ocean, green hydrogen, etc.) to mitigate the global issues such as climate change, global warming...

UMISAA Alumnus Mr. Sivasubramaniam Kajendran to Exhibit Artwork at Alliance Française Delhi's Galerie Romain Rolland

The Cult of Consciousness’ ; A group show comprising of six artists. The show runs from the 9th of May until the 19th at Alliance Français Delhi’s Galerie Romain Rolland. ...

UMSGET organises Two-day National Conference on Green Energy Technologies for Sustainability-2024, at Pondicherry University

The Two Day National Conference on Green Energy Technologies for Sustainability (NCGETS2024) commenced amidst great anticipation and enthusiasm at Pondicherry University. The inaugural session began with the rendition of the University Anthem, setting the tone for the day’s proceedings. Professor R. Arun Prasath, the Convenor and Head of Green Energy Technology, extended a warm welcome and about the conference.

Mr. Navin B Chawla appointed as the new Chairperson of SAF, India Chapter

Navin B Chawla has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the South Asia Foundation (SAF), India Chapter, taking on a key leadership role in fostering regional cooperation and development. His extensive experience and dedication make him a valuable addition to SAF's leadership team.

UMCDSRC Welcomes Diverse Cohort of Merit Scholars 2024 from SAARC country

UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Centre of Development Studies and Regional Cooperation (UMCDSRC), National College, Kathmandu University, has been shared. Merit scholars selected from Sri Lanka, Bhutan, India, and Pakistan, these fresh intake students reflect the international vibrancy and inclusivity of UMCDSRC's academic community.....

Mme France Marquet, SAF Representative to UNESCO, attended Amb. Madanjeet Singh Inaugural Memorial Lecture at BHU

Madam France Marquet, Principal Trustee, MSF representative of South Asia Foundation to UNESCO attended the UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Madanjeet Singh Inaugural Memorial Lecture on 'United Nations and the Intellectual History of Human Rights' .......

20th Annual Governing Council Meeting of South Asia Foundation held in Galle, Sri Lanka on 25 Nov, 2023

The Annual Governing Council Meeting of the South Asia Foundation (SAF) and Madanjeet Singh Foundation convened on November 25, 2023, in Galle, Sri Lanka. The meeting saw active Chairpersons from the Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka of South Asia Foundation chapters and Mr. Timothy Curtis, Director of UNESCO.

UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Madanjeet Singh Memorial Lecture on 16 April 2022 at 05:30PM