Mysore :A 2 day UGC Sponsored National seminar on Educational Vision and Mission of Swami Vivekananda was held  at the Swami Vivekananda  centenary hall, University of Mysore. The seminar coincided with the 150th birth anniversary  of Swami Vivekananda  which was also celebrated.

The program was presided over by  Dr H Nanje Gowda,  Principal of Yuvaraja College, Mysore. Srimad Veereshananada Swamiji was the chief guest. He along with K S Ranagappa Vice Chancellor, University of Mysore lit the inaugural lamp.

Swamji eduacted the gathering about the great works of Swami Vivekananda and his view of life and Nation. He also said that Swami Vivekananda  has good relationship with the Maharajas of Mysore. He motivated the students with the teachings  of Swami Vivekananda.

He also said that Swami Vivekananda  had great respect worldwide, with  more than 80 nations following  his teachings. India has not produced a man like Swami Vivekananda   and youth must  read Swami Vivekananda and include his teachings in their daily life.

He shared his experience of world tour and seminars on Swami Vivekananda.

Rangappa said that students strive to inform themselves about the teachings and life of Swami Vivekananda through the seminar and must imbibe  and spread the same to others  . He also added the that UNO has decided that Swami Vivekananda  birthday will be celebrated as World Youth day across the world.