We are a team of volunteer vice-chancellors, directors, deans, faculty members, graduates, even policymakers from different technical and non-technical universities, as well as individuals from society in general, that have been working on a pro-bono basis to introduce programs and courses on Universal Human Values (UHV) in mainstream education since the early 1980s.

We are making effort for education that is Holistic | Universal | Rational | Verifiable | Humane, leading to Harmony

In 2017, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), the regulatory body for technical education in India, mandated UHV in the Student Induction Program (SIP) and a 3-credit 1-semester foundation course in UHV for all technical institutions. Recently, it introduced a Minor Degree program in UHV.

We have been able to prepare more than 80,000 faculty in intense 3 to 8-day full-time workshops and over 230 universities and 320 schools have introduced UHV programs as a part of their academic curriculum with encouraging results.

The partners for the 2024 ICHVHE are

UHV Foundation, Delhi, India

Official Website: www.uhv.org.in

We are a registered trust for research, development, education, training, and extension on Universal Human Values. We are a not-for-profit, volunteer-run organization making an effort for Holistic Value-based Education (Human Education) which will result into:

• Fulfillment of Individual goals for happiness and prosperity through the development of human consciousness
• Resolution of problems at their root
• Humane society in which the well-being of all is ensured generation after generation

Our volunteers are individuals working for human education on a pro-bono basis as a team, self-motivated on their own right, on behalf of their family, as a functionary of their institution or at the behest of a regulatory body like AICTE or UGC. This set of core volunteers, or UHV Team, has prepared the UHV content, process and programs. It has helped to proliferate value inputs in mainstream education globally.

All are welcome to volunteer, be a part of this group and contribute.

SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai, India

Official Website: www.srmist.edu.in

SRM Institute of Science and Technology is one of the top ranking universities in India with over 52,000 full time students and more than 3200 faculty across all 7 campuses offering a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programs in six Faculties – Engineering & Technology, Management, Medicine & Health sciences, Science & Humanities, Law and Agricultural Sciences. The university is dedicated to becoming prominent in the academic realm, achieved through a focus on exceptional teaching and research. The institution highly regards the freedom to engage in academic pursuits while upholding the utmost standards of academic integrity. The university established itself as a front runner in the academic sphere wielding a global influence. prominent through leaders from around the world to make noteworthy contributions to both economic and social development.

The Value Education Cell at SRMIST was established in August 2022 to focus on incorporating value-based education into the university’s curriculum and campus culture. The Value Education Cell at our university has been taking various initiatives to inspire and empower students and staff members to embrace universal human values, applying them in their personal and professional lives. By incorporating value education into the academic experience, our university aims to nurture individuals who can excel in their academic pursuits and also embody the essence of universal human values, to become ambassadors of holistic development in the global society.

Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College, Ghaziabad, India

Official Website: www.akgec.ac.in

AKGEC, a distinguished educational institution in Uttar Pradesh, India, is contributing significantly to technical education since its establishment in 1998. Affiliated to Dr. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow, the college offers B.Tech. programs in twelve disciplines, M.Tech. programs in four disciplines, and also MCA program. The purpose of education is not just to acquire knowledge but to awaken the inner wisdom and values within oneself.

To ensure an eco-friendly environment, healthy work culture and to develop a holistic worldview among faculty members, students, staff, and their family members as well as nearby areas, Value Education Cell (VE Cell) was established in AKGEC during the year 2017 under the guidelines of AKTU. With this objective, AKGEC is striving to embody a living model of values, enabling a sustainable lifestyle and value-based living. AKGEC's VE Cell coordinates and conducts various programs on Universal Human Values. Their impact is palpable; it is transforming faculty, staff, and students alike. Faculty and staff members find themselves aligning priorities, and fostering harmonious relationships; becoming beacons of trust, inspiring their students through their unwavering commitment to education and personal growth. The ripple effect of this transformation is felt not only within the college but also within their families, as they navigate familial challenges with newfound resilience and wisdom.

Youth Development Fund, Thimphu, Bhutan

Official Website: www.bhutanyouth.org

The Bhutan Youth Development Fund (YDF) is working to ensure that every youth has equal access to education, meaningful employment and opportunities to develop their potential. It is a visionary initiative of our president, Her Majesty Gyalyum Tseyring Pem Wangchuck. Since 1999, the YDF has served thousands of children and youth across Bhutan - with a special focus on the disadvantaged. We are Bhutan's leading youth organization and a senior member of civil society. Our programs and investments support youth development and participation, education, substance use prevention and treatment, disability rights, child protection, skills training, social entrepreneurship, well-being promotion, and policy advocacy.

Bhutan Institute of Wellbeing, Thimphu, Bhutan

Official Website: www.bhutanyouth.org/institute-of-wellbeing

The Bhutan Institute of Well-being (BIW) is a visionary initiative of Her Majesty Gyalyum Tseyring Pem Wangchuck. BIW provides programs for the prevention and treatment of substance use disorders through the modeling and promotion of a holistic education process. Its vision is to inspire and nurture the full potential of Bhutanese youth, and is working sincerely to demonstrate humane education and living, founded on a real understanding of Gross National Happiness (GNH) values. It also offers the perfect place for organizations and individuals to meet for retreat, contemplation and rejuvenation. All programs of the Institute are based on the understanding that human beings seek happiness in continuity.

Institute of Public Enterprise, Hyderabad, India

Official Website: www.ipeindia.org

IPE was established in 1964 as an autonomous non-profit society. IPE is a premier AICTE approved management Institute focusing on transforming students into leaders of tomorrow in organizations and society. IPE’s key objectives include management education, research, consultancy, and training. In 1995, the Institute launched its first two year full-time Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) program to provide skilled human resources to meet the requirements of industry. IPE aims to become an institute of choice for social science research and management education, and contribute to the excellence of organization and society. It is working earnestly to anticipate and respond to the needs of social science and management research of the government, corporate and social sectors through its multi-disciplinary competency in social science research and management education. The institute is able to see the importance of conducting Student Induction Programme (SIP) in terms of developing a positive environment in the college and the role of UHV courses in enabling to lead a holistic value-based life for faculty and students.

Marathwada Institute of Technology, Aurangabad, India

Official Website: engg.mit.asia

MIT, Aurangabad is an Indian educational institute located in Aurangabad in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is an autonomous institution affiliated to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University (BAMU) and run by Gramodyogik Shikshan Mandal (GSM) trust. It was established in 2001. It offers various engineering and management programs. MIT’s vision is to develop multidimensional personality with human values through engineering education. For this MIT is committed to inculcate creativity and human values through engineering and architectural education, to empower staff and students for self-development and to provide opportunities for continuous improvement to achieve excellence.

Mar Baselios College of Engineering and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, India

Official Website: mbcet.ac.in

MBCET is an autonomous institution affiliated to APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, Kerala. It is a part of the Mar Ivanios Vidyanagar on the blessed Bethany Hills, deriving the inner strength of truth and goodness from the visionary Patrons, and inspirational aspirations of generations of knowledge-seekers. Its vision is to be an Institution moulding globally competent professionals as epitomes of Noble Values. It aims to transform the Youth into technically competent, ethically sound and socially committed professionals, by providing a vibrant learning ambience, for the welfare of humanity. MBCET has already established a UHV cell and has been conducting various activities and FDPs and socio-awareness programs with the help of UHV team.