23/04/2026
We are delighted and honoured to share that the Third Operational Agreement for UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development has been signed by Professor Khaled El-Enany, Director General of UNESCO, and H.E. Mr Vishal V. Sharma, Ambassador and Permanent Delegate of the Republic of India to UNESCO.
This milestone reflects the strength and longevity of UNESCO’s partnership with the Government of India. For 14 years, UNESCO MGIEP has embodied UNESCO’s core mission — building peace in the minds of men and women — advancing research, policy, and training worldwide, inspired by Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy of non-violence across 125+ countries.
Together with the Government of India, we are stepping up our shared ambition to deliver impactful solutions in transformative education and peacebuilding — at a time when the world needs it most.
United Nations, UNESCO New Delhi Office, MyGovIndia
Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, Ministry of Education, India at UNESCO (Permanent Delegation of India to UNESCO, Paris)