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“…We are fighting for Tibetan Dignity, Tibetan Identity, Tibetan Freedom, and what we are seeking is Equality…”
Key note address by Dr. Lobsang Sangay, Kalon Tripa, Tibetan Government in Exile on 06 September 2011 at the VIF Seminar on Tibet
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Time for Transforming India’s Policy on Tibet
Valedictory address delivered by Ambassador Lalit Mansingh, former Foreign Secretary, at VIF’s seminar on ‘Tibet in the Aftermath of Devolution of Political Authority’ – September 6 & 7, 2011
As India enters the 65th year of its existence as a sovereign nation, it is time to take a pause to reflect on the policies of the past, to revisit our triumphs, our failures and to reflect on challenges met and opportunities lost.
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India 2021: Hazarding Guesses, Guessing Hazards
Shri Gopal Krishna Gandhi Talk delivered at VIF Vimarsha on 7 November, 2011
Ajit Doval and I are from the same batch of recruits to the All India Services, 1968. Pharmaceutics also come in batches of manufacture. In that sense he has been a strong antibiotic, and I a lozenge. Years later, in the High Commission of India in London, he and I worked as Ministers, he handling important bilateral matters of state, and I, Culture. That means he worked and I talked. The arrangement continues to this date.
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Devolution of Political Authority
Address by Penpa Tsering, Speaker, Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, 06-07 September 2011 at VIF Seminar on ‘Tibet in the Aftermath of Devolution of Political Authority’
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Achieving, Evolution of Risk Free Society
"Assuring safety of human lives has to become a part of each on of us"
Chief Guest Shri A P J Abdul Kalam (Former President of India) Speech during Seminar "Disaster Risk Reduction: Another important Route to Poverty Alleviation" on 24th November 2011 at VIF Auditorium
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Reducing Poverty Through Mainstreaming Of Disaster Management Into The Governance
Presentation by Gen (retd) N C Vij, Distinguished Fellow, VIF, during Seminar Seminar "Disaster Risk Reduction: Another important Route to Poverty Alleviation" on 24th November 2011 at VIF Auditorium. -
Challenges and Road Ahead
Speech delivered by Lt Gen (Dr) JR Bhardwaj (Rtd), PVSM AVSM VSM PHS MD DCP PhD FICP FAMS FRC(Path) at VIF’s seminar on ‘Disaster Risk Reduction : An Important Route to Poverty Alleviation with Special Reference to Health, Nutrition and Other Human Factors’ – 24thNovember , 2011 New Delhi India
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Role of NGO's in Vulnerability Reduction
Shri Bajaji Singh Chowhan, Executive Director, Care Today Presentation on Role of NGO's in Disaster Management - 24th November 2011 at Vivekananda International Foundation, India. -
Global Warming and Increasing Trends of Natural Disasters in India
Prof. Vinod K. Sharma, Professor, Disaster Management and Environment Indian Institute of Public Administration, Presentation on Global Warming and Increasing Trends of Natural Disasters in India - 24th November 2011 at Vivekananda International Foundation, India. -
Disaster Risk Reduction and Poverty Alleviation: South East Asian Perspectives
Shri Aslam Perwaiz, Head of Disaster Risk Management System at (ADPC),Center, Bangkok Presentation on Disaster Risk Reduction and Poverty Alleviation: South East Asian Perspectives - 24th November 2011 at Vivekananda International Foundation, India.


