ITANAGAR, Aug 6: Governor of Arunachal Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) BD Mishra (Retd.) inaugurated a one-day international webinar on Hiroshima Day for peace in Gandhian perspective today. Participants from four continents took part in the webinar, organized by Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU), as part of the two year celebration of the 150th birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation and icon of non-violence and peace Mohan Das Karamchand Gandhi, popularly addressed as ‘Mahatma’ (Great soul).
In his inaugural address, the Governor said that peace is a fundamental right of all human beings. He said that youth of the world must be brought up, groomed and instilled with the mantra of peace. Their first lesson, like those in ancient India Gurukulas, must be peace and goodwill in a peaceful environment, peaceful music and peaceful atmosphere which promotes delight and happiness, he said.
While recalling the devastation of nuclear bombs in the Second World War, he said that nuclear weapons are anti-human. Now it is the duty of every individual on this earth to ensure that such calamities are not repeated. He appealed to the participants of the webinar, including USA, Japan, Germany and South Africa to make a genuine effort towards peace in the world.  
Cautioning the people against countries with expansionist mind-set, he said that peace is the inescapable prerequisite for development and progress.
Reminding all the contributions of India since the Vedic period to 21st century, the Governor said that India has always demonstrated and promoted peace, prosperity and goodwill to the people of the world. Quoting shloka of Rigveda, which says “May powers auspicious come to us from every side, never deceived, unhindered, and victorious. That the Gods may be with us for our gain, our guardians day by day unceasing in their care”, the Governor underscored that despite many attacks to its culture, traditions and richness, India always has been the epicentre of peace and amity.
The Governor emphasised that it is the responsibility of the present generation to ensure that the next generation grows to love peace.
The Chief Patron and Vice Chancellor, RGU Prof. Saket Kushwaha highlighted the importance of peace and tranquillity in the present world scenario.
Prof. Clayborne Carson, Director, The Martin Luther King Jr. Education & Research Institute, Stanford University, USA delivered the keynote address.
Prof. B. Nayak, Dr. Miazi Hazam and Dr. Doyir Ete of RGU also spoke in the inaugural session. PRO Raj Bhavan

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