Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Forum

MISSION

The Jawaharlal Nehru Forum is dedicated to honoring and propagating the ideals of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister and a visionary leader. Our mission is to inspire individuals to embrace Nehru’s principles of democracy, secularism, scientific temper, and social justice, fostering a society where every citizen can thrive in an environment of freedom, equality, and progressive thought.

VISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION

Our vision is to create a dynamic and inclusive platform that reflects Jawaharlal Nehru’s vision of a modern, democratic, and progressive India. We aspire to build a community of informed and responsible citizens committed to upholding democratic values, promoting social equity, and advancing scientific and cultural progress. Through education, dialogue, and activism, we envision a future where Nehru’s ideals guide our collective efforts towards national and global harmony and development.

Aims and Objectives

1. Promotion of Democracy: To uphold and promote democratic values and institutions, ensuring active citizen participation, transparency, and accountability in governance.
2. Secularism and Pluralism: To advocate for secularism and pluralism, fostering mutual respect and understanding among diverse communities and upholding the principle of equality for all.
3. Scientific Temper: To cultivate a scientific temper and rational thinking, encouraging innovation, research, and the application of scientific principles for societal progress.
4. Social Justice: To strive for social justice and equality, addressing issues of poverty, discrimination, and marginalization, and promoting policies that ensure inclusive development.
5. Educational Outreach: To integrate the study of Nehru’s life, ideas, and contributions into educational curricula, inspiring students to adopt his visionary approach to nation-building and global citizenship.

Activities

1. Educational Programs: Developing and implementing educational programs that highlight Jawaharlal Nehru’s life, his contributions to India’s independence and development, and his ideals of democracy, secularism, and scientific temper.
2. Workshops and Seminars: Organizing workshops and seminars on topics related to democratic governance, secularism, scientific progress, and social justice, featuring thought leaders, scholars, and practitioners.
3. Cultural Events: Hosting cultural events such as lectures, exhibitions, and performances that celebrate Nehru’s legacy and emphasize the relevance of his ideas in contemporary society.
4. Community Projects: Initiating and supporting community service projects that address social issues such as education, health, and poverty alleviation, embodying Nehru’s vision of social equity and justice.
5. Research and Publications: Encouraging scholarly research on Nehru’s life, writings, and impact on Indian and global politics and society, and publishing articles, books, and journals to disseminate this knowledge.
6. Youth Empowerment Programs: Establishing programs to empower young individuals, providing them with the skills and opportunities to engage in democratic processes, scientific research, and social activism.
7. Public Awareness Campaigns: Launching campaigns to raise public awareness about the importance of democracy, secularism, scientific temper, and social justice, inspired by Nehru’s vision.
8. Collaborations and Partnerships: Collaborating with educational institutions, cultural organizations, and social movements to promote Nehru’s ideals and implement joint initiatives for national and global development.

Through these activities, the Jawaharlal Nehru Forum aims to perpetuate the visionary principles of one of India’s greatest leaders, inspiring generations to work towards a democratic, secular, scientifically progressive, and just society.