40th Anniversary Celebrations
November 29, 2008 will be the Shastri Institute’s 40th anniversary. Since its inception, the Shastri Institute has awarded over 910 fellowships for Canadian faculty, researchers and students to further their study of India and Indian languages… facilitated over 360 scholarships to support Indian research projects in Canada… arranged over 90 international internships for young Canadians to work with Indian research institutes, businesses and NGOs… and sponsored over 65 development and applied policy research projects in India. These programmes, among others, are the means through which the Shastri Institute is continually fulfilling its mission to improve the quality of life of the peoples of India and Canada by building and strengthening intellectual and cultural links through dialogue, research, and educational exchange.
After 40 years, the Shastri Institute is looking to the future and planning for growth and development in all its initiatives. The Institute is celebrating its accomplishments of 40 years with festivities held throughout India and Canada in order to bring together academic and non-academic communities and increase the Institute’s visibility. Please join with us in commemorating the vast work that the Institute has accomplished since 1968.
The Shastri Institute will be announcing upcoming celebration events, dates, and locations on this site throughout the year. Stay informed because you won’t want to miss out on the festivities headed your way!
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