India and Mauritius Strengthened by Cultural Diversity: Dr. G.L. Menaria
International Artists from Mauritius Felicitated at Takshashila Vidyapeeth
Udaipur | International artists from Mauritius were honoured today at Takshashila Vidyapeeth, Chirva, by Director and historian Dr. G.L. Menaria, Chairman Dr. Chandrakant Rajpurohit, Secretary Naveen Menaria, Principal Dr. Neetu Menaria, and other members of the institution. The guests were felicitated with traditional "Uparnas" as a mark of respect.
The delegation was part of the Namaste India International Group from Pune, led by its founder Mr. Sudhir S. Salunkhe. The visiting Mauritian artists included Dev Chudaman, Kalindi Jhandusingh, Vitasha Gokul, Pamela Saromandik, Nalini Naidu Perumal, and Malini Kalimatu, among others.
On this occasion, the first edition of the “Takshashila Research Journal” was unveiled by Mr. Sudhir S. Salunkhe. This inaugural issue is a special edition commemorating Maharana Pratap's 485th birth anniversary, titled “Maharana Pratap Mahan: A Golden Memorial Edition of the Invincible True National Hero”, and edited by Dr. G.L. Menaria.
In his address, Dr. Menaria highlighted the cultural and historical ties between India and Mauritius. He emphasized that the rich cultural diversity of both nations serves as a foundation of strength and prosperity. He also spoke on the strategic and trade importance of the Indian Ocean, which connects Eastern Africa, South-East Asia, Indonesia, and Australia via key sea and air routes. As an example, he noted that a commercial vessel passes through the Strait of Hormuz every 11 minutes, underscoring the vital economic role this passage plays globally.
Dr. Menaria further informed that in 1993, the United Nations General Assembly designated the Indian Ocean as a zone of peace. Subsequently, in 1997, the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) was formed on the initiative of India and Mauritius. The association promotes regional cooperation among 14 Indian Ocean coastal nations, including Australia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Oman, Yemen, Tanzania, Kenya, Mozambique, Madagascar, South Africa, and Mauritius. The idea was first mooted by South African Foreign Minister Pik Botha during his visit to India in 1993.
As per Mauritian Prime Minister Ramgoolam, the IORA fosters economic integration for over 1.4 billion people across the Indian Ocean region, offering a lifeline to resource-rich countries like Mauritius, which possess abundant minerals and human capital.
Dr. Ajatshatru Singh Shivrati, General Secretary of the Global History Forum, also addressed the gathering, shedding light on the strategic, commercial, and international ties between India and Mauritius.
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