“We are profoundly honoured to recognize Amma as a leader for world peace and security. Her tireless efforts to promote love, compassion and global unity are truly exemplary. Amma’s legacy will continue to inspire our collective journey towards a more harmonious world.”
-Michael Dukakis
The former Governor of Massachusetts
– Inspiring Brilliance, Igniting Innovation, Shaping Tomorrow
Amma’s vision came alive as 500+ top researchers united for groundbreaking interdisciplinary initiatives. The event served as a platform for honoring 570 faculty members including 24 Scientists who were bestowed the title of Top 2% scientists in the world by Stanford University at the Amrita Innovation & Research Awards (AIRA) and also awarded seed grants exceeding 200 Million INR, to acknowledge the contribution and unwavering dedication of Amrita faculty members. This two-day symposium marked a pivotal moment, shaping the past landscape of research and innovation at Amrita, uniting brilliance, dedication, and transformative visions for a brighter yesterday.
Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, known as Amma, has dedicated her life to spreading a message of peace, tolerance, and compassion. Accessible to one and all, she has embraced more than 40 million people worldwide, and inspired a global volunteer-based humanitarian movement to help alleviate the burden of the poor and suffering. In her role as the Chancellor of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amma has adopted a unique blend of multidisciplinary and compassion driven pathways that focus on research to find solutions for the world’s most pressing issues.
Everyone in the world should be able to sleep without fear, at least for one night. Everyone should be able to eat to his fill, at least for one day. There should be at least one day when hospitals see no one admitted due to violence. By doing selfless service for at least one day, everyone should help the poor and needy. It is Amma’s prayer that at least this small dream be realized.
Contributed since 1981 in
worldwide charitable
activities
Projects in
48 countries
Worldwide volunteers
from all ages and
backgrounds
Contributed since 1981 in
worldwide charitable
activities
Action-oriented research with global impact is the founding principle of the plethora of initiatives laid out by our Chancellor. Amma has fostered an ecosystem which interlinks world class scientists, researchers, and cutting-edge technology. Based on the foundation of a multi-disciplinary approach, this translates to direct societal benefit.
With a unique blend of multidisciplinary solutions based upon active community participation, Amma is paving the way towards making sustainability a reality for all. Amrita SREE (Self-Reliance, Employment & Empowerment) Self-Help Groups is a concrete example that has reached 2 lakh women across India. With more than 13,000 SHGs, the members are imbued with an entrepreneurial spirit that has lifted them out of impoverished, vulnerable lives.
Amma has been invited to speak at many historical and landmark events over the years, including gatherings of the United Nations, the Vatican’s Declaration against Modern Slavery, and the Global Peace Initiative.
