India and Kyrgyzstan launch 'Manas and Mahabharata' International Centre for Civilizational Studies

Key facts

• The International Centre for Civilizational Studies "Manas and Mahabharata" was established by the Manas National Academy in collaboration with the Centre for Studies of International Relations (CSIR), New Delhi.
• Trilateral cooperation agreements were signed between the Manas National Academy, CSIR, and seven universities in Kyrgyzstan, including KNU, BSU, AUCA, and Ala-Too.
• The first Hindi translation of the Kyrgyz epic Manas, covering the three parts Manas, Semetey, and Seitek, was released during the event.
• The centre's establishment aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's proposal to establish a Civilizational Dialogue Forum to strengthen connections across Eurasian cultures.
• The centre will focus on comparative civilizational studies, epic traditions of the Mahabharata and Manas, history, culture, intercultural dialogue, humanitarian diplomacy, and international scientific cooperation.