Global Thirukkural meet to be held in New Delhi: Minister Dr L. Murugan

Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. L. Murugan announced that a Global Thirukkural Conference to be held soon in New Delhi, with the government actively making preparations for this prestigious event. Inaugurating the International Conference on Hypnosis across Lifespan: Promotion, Prevention, and Intervention at Pondicherry University, Puducherry on 24 January 2025, the Minister described that the magic of Thirukkural is perpetual and this classical book is revered as one of the best treasures of the world.
Dr. L. Murugan also expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi for putting the Tungsten mining project on hold following the concerns raised by the people from nearby villages of Melur in the Madurai district.
The Minister also mentioned government initiatives like One Nation, One Subscription and the Anusandhan National Research Foundation as steps to strengthen India’s research and development ecosystem. 
As part of the event, the Minister released two books, Book of Abstracts and Ulaviyal Sorkalanjiyam, authored by Prof. Panch Ramalingam, Director (in-charge) of Pondicherry University’s UGC-Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre. He also presented the Academy of Hypnosis Lifetime Achievement Awards and the Indian School of Psychology Association Leadership Awards 2024.
Prof. K. Tharanikkarasu, Vice Chancellor (in-charge), Pondicherry University presided over the inaugural function. Shri. R. Selvam, Speaker, Puducherry Legislative Assembly, Shri A. Namassivayam, Education Minister, Puducherry, Shri P.M.L. Kalyanasundaram MLA, Prof. S. Mohan, Vice Chancellor, Puducherry Technological University, Prof. Rajneesh Bhutani, Registrar, Pondicherry University and Prof. Bhupendra Palan, President, Academy of Hypnosis also participated.
The two-day conference is being jointly organized by the Indian School of Psychology Association, the Academy of Hypnosis, Vadodara, and Pondicherry University. Around 500 delegates from across the country and abroad are participating in the conference.