NEW DELHI: A high-level international lecture and plantation programme titled “Role of Journalism in Peace and Harmony in South Asian Countries” is scheduled to be held on February 6th and 8th, 2026, at the Gandhi Bhawan, Delhi University.
The event is jointly organized by the SAARC Journalist Forum (SJF) India Chapter and Delhi University. The primary focus of the summit is to deliberate on how the media can act as a catalyst for regional stability and mutual coexistence.
The programme will feature prominent media figures, including Mr. Raju Lama, International President of SJF; Mr. Abdur Rahman, Secretary; and Prof. Smita Mishra, Member of the Central Executive Committee. The Indian delegation will be led by Dr. Anirudh Kumar Sudhanshu, President of the SJF India Chapter, while the Sri Lankan delegation will be headed by Mr. Rahul Samantha Hettiarrachchi, President of the SJF Sri Lanka Chapter. Senior journalists and regional leaders from Nepal, Bangladesh, and India will also share their insights.
“Peace and Co-operation” Tree Plantation To mark this historic gathering and symbolize growing regional ties, a special tree plantation ceremony will be conducted. The saplings will be officially named “Peace” and “Co-operation,” representing a shared vision for a harmonious South Asia.
