Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramodaya University Launches Lecture Series Honouring Nanaji Deshmukh’s Vision

Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramodaya University marked the birth anniversary of social reformer Nanaji Deshmukh by inaugurating a series of memorial lectures. The event was held on the university campus in Chitrakoot, Madhya Pradesh, and aimed to revive and propagate Nanaji’s philosophy of rural upliftment.\n\nA panel of scholars, former students and social activists delivered talks that revisited Nanaji’s emphasis on integrated village development, quality education, and self‑sufficiency. They cited his pioneering work in establishing cooperative institutions and promoting community‑driven initiatives across central India.\n\nUniversity officials said the lecture series will become an annual platform for dialogue on sustainable development and social service, aligning the institution’s mission with Nanaji’s vision of "Gramodaya se Rashtrodaya" – village progress leading to national progress.\n\nThe programme also announced the creation of a permanent thought forum and a dedicated research centre to study and implement Nanaji’s models in contemporary policy making.