Ramayan Vishwavidyalaya (MMYRV) was established on June 2025 with the vision to provide quality education and foster intellectual and personal growth.
Founded by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
September 12, 2026
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Ramayan Vishwavidyalaya, Ayodhya, in collaboration with the Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA), New Delhi, organized a Two-Day National Seminar on "Iran–Israel Conflict: Impact of the Middle East on India's Foreign Policy" on 12–13 September 2026. The seminar was organized by the Maharishi School of Humanities. It examined the regional and global implications of the conflict and its impact on India's strategic, economic and diplomatic interests. Scholars, subject experts, faculty members and research scholars from across the country took part through lectures and research papers.
The seminar began with Guru Pujan and Mangalacharan. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Bhanu Pratap Singh, welcomed the guests and presented mementoes. A pre-seminar proceedings volume containing 39 research papers was released on this occasion.
The Chief Guest was Prof. Shri Prakash Mani Tripathi, Former Vice-Chancellor, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Madhya Pradesh. Prof. Danpati Tiwari, Principal, K. S. Saket P.G. College, Ayodhya, attended as the Guest of Honour.
The keynote address was delivered by Dr. Idresh Kumar, Head, Department of Political Science, Digvijay Nath P.G. College, Gorakhpur. Dr. Puneet Gaur, Fellow, ICWA, New Delhi, delivered a special address.
The session was conducted by Dr. Salil Kumar Pandey, Convener and Organizing Secretary. The vote of thanks was proposed by Pro-Vice-Chancellor Dr. Rajiv Kumar Mishra and Dean Academic Dr. Rita Jaiswal.
The session was chaired by Prof. Suchita Pandey, Principal, B. N. K. B. P. College, Ambedkar Nagar. Shri Kirti Kumar, Head, Department of Political Science, Sant Tulsidas P.G. College, Kadipur, Sultanpur, delivered the expert address. Prof. Karuna Shankar Upadhyay, Head, Department of Hindi, University of Mumbai, joined online and delivered a special lecture.
The session was conducted by Dr. Rekha Pant, and Ms. Nidhi Asthana presented the session report. The discussion focused on the strategic dimensions of the conflict, regional security and international politics.
The session was chaired by Prof. Reena Pathak, Principal, Shiv Harsh Kisan P.G. College, Basti. Prof. Kumud Ranjan, Department of Political Science, K. S. Saket P.G. College, Ayodhya, addressed the participants as a subject expert.
The session was conducted by Dr. Anand Dubey, and Ms. Akanksha Singh presented the report. A total of 16 participants presented research papers in online and offline modes across the first and second sessions.
The arrangements for all technical sessions were coordinated by Dr. Ram Lakhan Singh.
The third session was held on 13 September 2026. It was chaired online by Prof. Yogendra Prasad Tripathi, Former Head, Department of Sociology, K. S. Saket P.G. College, Ayodhya. Prof. Kavita Singh, Head, Department of Ancient History, K. S. Saket P.G. College, delivered her address as a subject expert.
A total of 12 research scholars presented papers on various dimensions of the conflict and its international implications. The session was conducted by Dr. Savita Ojha, and Dr. Vartika Awasthi presented the report.
The session was chaired by Dr. Vishwanath Dwivedi, Head, Department of Hindi, Government P.G. College, Darshan Nagar, Ayodhya. Dr. Nilay Tiwari, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, Government P.G. College, Darshan Nagar, addressed the participants as a subject expert.
Research scholars presented papers on the social, political and diplomatic impacts of the conflict. The session was conducted by Dr. Swati Singh, and Ms. Jyotsna Bhardwaj presented the report.
The seminar concluded with the valedictory session on 13 September 2026. Prof. Om Nath Vimli, Director, Centre for Hindu Studies, University of Delhi, attended as the Guest of Honour. He highlighted the importance of academic discourse in understanding developments in the Middle East.
Vice-Chancellor Prof. Bhanu Pratap Singh encouraged students to build a culture of study and self-study. He explained the conflict's relevance to India's energy security, diaspora, defence cooperation and diplomatic interests.
Prof. Surendra Mishra, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University, attended as the Chief Guest. Prof. Shiv Kumar Sharma, Principal, Madhav P.G. College, Gwalior, joined online and shared his views.
The vote of thanks was proposed by Dr. Rita Jaiswal, Dean Academic. The Chancellor, Shri Ajay Prakash Srivastava, and Board of Governors members Shri Rahul Bhardwaj and Shri Pankaj Sharma congratulated the organizers on the successful completion of the seminar.
The seminar made it clear that the impact of the Iran–Israel conflict is not limited to the Middle East. It also affects international politics, energy security, maritime trade, regional stability and India's foreign policy. Participants agreed that India must protect its national interests through strategic autonomy, balanced diplomacy and multilateral cooperation.
The seminar encouraged research, dialogue and academic participation in international relations at the University. It gave scholars and research scholars a valuable opportunity to discuss the challenges facing India's foreign policy.
