Interfaith centre to come up at GND University

Tribune News Service

Amritsar, November 24

An interfaith centre for the celebrations of 550th birthday of Guru Nanak Dev will be set up at Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU). Besides, chairs of Guru Nanak Dev will be created in foreign universities. The centre will be established at the cost of Rs 510 crore on the GNDU premises.

The centre will have a division of Guru Granth Sahib languages. Divisions of Gurbani sangeet, comparative religions, conflict resolution, travels of Guru Nanak Dev, Sikh archives, division of theology and symphony of religion music and convention centre will be part of interfaith centre.

Speaking to The Tribune, Jaspal Singh Sandhu, Vice-Chancellor, Guru Nanak Dev University, said, “The centre has a broad horizon. One can learn about musical instruments and conflicts among others. The studies at the centre are going to be as diverse as our country. I am thankful to the Centre and the state government for establishing this centre. Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has played a big role in pushing the project forward to make it a reality. The university is already promoting religious studies at the Centre on Studies in Sri Guru Granth Sahib, Guru Nanak Dev University,” he added.