Indian embassy in Madagascar unveils the plaque of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”

Mar 10, 2022

Antananarivo (Madagascar), Mar 10, 2022, (ANI): The Embassy of India Antananarivo organized a special unveiling ceremony of the plaque of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” in the Embassy premises on 10 March 2022 to mark the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav on the occasion of 75 years of India’s Independence. The event was attended by members of local government, diplomatic corps, Heads of International Organisations, and members of Indian Diaspora in Madagascar. The plaque was unveiled through lightning of lamp by the Chief Guest of the event ,Minister of Communication and Culture of the Government of the Republic of Madagascar Mrs. Andriantogarivo Rakotondrazafy Lalatiana and Ambassador of India to Madagascar, Abhay Kumar along with other Ambassadors, Heads of International Organizations, and members of Indian Diaspora in Madagascar. Explaining the concept of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, he said that it originates from Maha Upanishad that is a Vedic Sanskrit text of Indian philosophy. Vasudha means the earth, eva provides emphasis and Kutumbakam means a family. ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ means ‘the whole earth is one family. The speech of of the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi given at the plenary session of the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 23, 2018 was also showcased during the event. The event also saw a special presentation on the ideal of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.