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USFED Highlights Education, Sustainable

Development, and Knowledge Sharing at

GIST Forum USA Annual Meeting 2026

OUR BUREAU

New Jersey
he US Foundation for Educa-
tion and Development (US-
TFED), a U.S.-based nonprofit
organization focused on education
and development, highlighted its
commitment to educational excel-
lence, environmental sustainability,
and youth engagement at the GIST
Forum USA Annual Meeting 2026,
held October 17–18 in Orlando, Flor-
ida. The event brought together more
than 60 participants, including distin-
guished speakers, academicians, poli-
cymakers, and students from the Next
Generation Young Scholars program
(Class XI and above), in the Unit-
ed States. Together, they exchanged
ideas on science, technology, Bhara-
tiya Knowledge Systems (BKS), and
national development. The meet also
featured invited speakers and subject
matter experts who joined virtually
from Bharat, representing multiple
agencies, including AIIA, ICAR,
NIF, NITI Aayog, and ICMR-NIN.
Dr. Yelloji-Rao Mirajkar, In-
ternational Convener of GIST, said:
“GIST remains committed to pro-
moting Bhartiya Knowledge Systems
and advancing scientific inquiry,
interdisciplinary collaboration, and USFED was represented by its welcome remarks and summarized dia in Atlanta; Dr. Yasodhan Agal-
ethical innovation. By connecting President, Dr. Lov Kher, along with the key discussions and highlights gaonkar, Secretary, GSIF; and Dr.
experts, academicians, and young re- Mr. Ravi Annadanam, Vice Presi- during the closing ceremony. Yelloji-Rao Mirajkar, International
searchers, we aim to apply knowledge dent, and Mr. Prabhat Kumar, Trea- The closing ceremony featured Convener, GIST, along with other
for societal benefit and contribute to surer. Dr. Kher delivered a talk titled distinguished participants, including speakers from India.
Bharat’s scientific advancement, ed- “Janma Bhoomi to Karma Bhoomi: Dr. Ajay Houde, Chairman of the As part of USFED’s engage-
ucational excellence, and sustainable Knowledge with Purpose, Service GIST USA Board; Ambassador Dr. ment with GIST Forum USA, Dr.
development.” with Impact.” He also delivered the Sumit Seth, Consul General of In- Continued on next page... >>

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