1. This is to submit a detailed report on the seminar programs jointly organized by V.E.T. First Grade College, Bangalore and Mount Carmel College, Bangalore in collaboration with the Indo-Tibetan Friendship Society, Bangalore. The seminars were successfully conducted on following dated as mentioned against each :-

(a)       V.E.T. First Grade College, Bangalore on 26^th September 2025

(b)       Mount Carmel College, Bangalore on 27^th September 2025

 

2. The theme/topic of the programs was ‘India’s Border Security, The Historical Relationship between India and Tibet, and the Message of His Holiness the 14^th Dalai Lama on Peace and Compassion.” The objective of the seminars was to provide students and participants with deeper awareness on issues relating to India’s border security, India–Tibet relations, and the universal message of His Holiness the Dalai Lama for fostering peace, compassion, and human values, and the large numbers of students of the college has been attended during the seminar program

 

3. During the seminars program the following dignitaries and Resource person were invited by the organiser:-

 

(a)       Mr. Jigmey Tsultrim, Chief Representative Officer, Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), who was invited as the Chief Guest.

(b)       Brigadier (Retd.) Ravi Muniswamy, who delivered a special lecture/Presentation on “India’s Border Security.”

(c)       Mr. Lhamo Kyab, Assistant Professor, Department of Forensic Science, NVJ College of Science, Bangalore, who delivered a lecture/Presentation on “Historical Relationship between India and Tibet and the Message of His Holiness the Dalai Lama on Peace and Compassion.”

4. In addition, the Principal, Professors, and senior faculty members of the respective colleges attended the program and extended their full support throughout the event.

Lecture/Presentation by Brigadier (Retd.) Ravi Muniswamy

5. Brigadier (Retd.) Ravi Muniswamy delivered an insightful presentation on India’s border security. He emphasized the strategic importance of the Himalayan frontier and clarified that historically, India shares its border with Tibet and not directly with China. He shared his vast experiences of serving the nation in various operational roles and highlighted the significance of safeguarding India’s sovereignty.

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6. In addition to security aspects, Brigadier Muniswamy also touched upon the life and contributions of His Holiness the 14^th Dalai Lama and the resilience of the Tibetan refugee community in India. His address left a deep impact on the audience, particularly the students, as it combined both military insights and humanitarian perspectives.

Presentation/Lecture by Mr. Lhamo Kyab, Asst Prof

7. Assistant Professor Mr. Lhamo Kyab addressed the gathering on the historical relationship between India and Tibet, highlighting the centuries-old spiritual, cultural, and civilizational ties between the two nations.
8. He spoke on the timeless message of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama on peace, compassion, and non-violence. His presentation further elaborated on the historical relationship between India and Tibet, emphasizing the deep-rooted spiritual bond through Buddhism. He also highlighted that the original Tibetan script was derived from India and recalled the contribution of the 17 great Indian masters who travelled to Tibet and laid the foundation of its spiritual and scholastic traditions. In addition, he covered the essence of the Four Noble Truths as emphasized by His Holiness the 14^th Dalai Lama, underlining their practical application in daily life as a path toward inner peace and collective well-being. Mr. Lhamo Kyab shared a deeply moving personal account of his own journey from Tibet to India at the age of four. Having studied at TCV Suja, Himachal Pradesh, and later pursued higher education, he reflected on how his life challenges were shaped by growing up in exile as a Tibetan refugee, and how opportunities made possible through the grace of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the Tibetan Children’s Village School, and the Central Tibetan Administration in exile gave him the resilience and determination to move forward in life. He also expressed the pain of exile, describing the profound tragedy of being separated from his parents in Tibet while striving to build a meaningful future in India, always with the hope of one day returning to his homeland in Tibet.
9. Mr. Lhamo Kyab concluded by stating that his choice of academic specialization in Forensic Science was guided by the hope that, in a free Tibet of the future, his knowledge and skills would contribute meaningfully to the process of nation-building.

Interactive Session with Students

10. During the program at Mount Carmel College, students actively engaged with the speakers through a question-and-answer session. One of the students posed a significant question regarding the successor to His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama.
11. In response, Mr. Jigmey Tsultrim, Chief Representative Officer, CTA, addressed the query in detail. He explained the spiritual and traditional process concerning the institution of the Dalai Lama, as well as the official position of the Central Tibetan Administration on the matter. His response provided clarity to the students and generated a deeper understanding of Tibetan religious and political traditions.

13        The respective Professors and officials of the colleges also attended the sessions and actively interacted with the resource persons. They expressed their appreciation for the enlightening presentations and encouraged students to learn from the experiences shared by the speakers.

14. The seminars at both V.E.T. First Grade College and Mount Carmel College were highly successful in fulfilling their objectives. The interactive sessions encouraged active participation and left the students with a deeper understanding of both geopolitical issues and universal human values. And during the seminar following respective members of the college were also attended :-

(a)       Sr. Albina–Director and Secretary of Mount Carmel College

(b)       Dr. George Lekha – Principal of Mount Carmel Collge

(c)       Dr. Alice Mathew–HOD of Dept, Political Science of Mount Carmel

College

(d)       Dr. George Dimitrov – Assistant Professor of Mount Carmel College

(e)       Dr. Priyanka Mallick – Assistant Professor of Mount Carmel College

(f)        Ms Rimpi Borah–Assistant Professor of Mount Carmel College

(g)       Shri Narayanswamy – Vice Principal of VET First Grad College

15        The program concluded with a Vote of Thanks delivered by the organizing faculty, who conveyed their heartfelt gratitude and profound respect to the Chief Guest, guest speakers, and all participants. The dignitaries were felicitated by the organizers in recognition of their valuable contribution.

16        On behalf of the organizers Mr Niranjan, General Secretary, Indo-Tibetan Friendship Society, Bangalore, has expressed his sincere gratitude to the college management, professors, resource persons, and all participants for their wholehearted support in making the programs meaningful and impactful.