State Seminar 2026 – Gujarat
Family-Centred Self-Governance through Consciousness Development & Value Education
29–30 November 2026
Atmiya University, Rajkot, Gujarat
The two-day state-level seminar, with a cultural programme on Aanandi Kutumb Samriddh Gram, brought together educators, village leaders, sarpanches, parents and young people to explore family-centred village self-governance, value education and the role of youth in building happy families and prosperous villages.
Through discussions guided by Shri Yogesh Shastri, and with Padma Shri Popatrao Pawar sharing the experience of Hiware Bazar, participants looked at practical ways to strengthen villages through education, health, work, exchange and justice, guided by the principles of Madhyasth Darshan.

Seminar at a Glance
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Participants
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States Represented
2 Days
Seminar
Seminar Outcomes
A Shared Direction for Villages in Gujarat
Participants discussed how the five dimensions of the system can be put into practice in their own villages, schools and colleges, drawing on the experience of Hiware Bazar.
The seminar helped educators, village leaders and families see their own role in building happy families and prosperous villages, and in carrying this work forward across Gujarat.
Watch the Seminar Report
The seminar report presents an overview of the two-day programme, including discussions, participation and the outcomes shared by participants.
The report video will be linked here once it is available.
Seminar Gallery
A visual record of the sessions, discussions, the cultural programme and interactions during the seminar.
Seminar photographs will be added here.
