The Foundation has organised the following National and International Seminars:

Society and Culture in the Himalayas
Three-day National Seminar held on 9-11 December 1991 at School of Social Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. The Seminar attracted wide participation from specialists and literateurs from the Himalayan states of Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. It was the first initiative to bring at one national forum such experts from the grassroots and eminent specialists including Prof. M.S. Agwani, Prof. B.K. Roy Burman,Prof. P.S. Ramakrishnan, Prof. S.K. Pathak, Prof. P.N. Pushp, Sh. T.N. Kaul, Dr. M.C. Joshi, Mr. John S. Lall, Prof. T.N. Madan, Prof. B.R. Grover, Prof. Harjeet Singh, Prof. K. Warikoo and Prof. Anand Kumar.

Emergence of New Order in Central Asia
Two-day International Seminar held on 21-22 January 1993 at School of Social Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. Among the notable participants in this International Seminar were eminent area specialists like Prof. G. Khidayatov of Tashkent University, Dr. S. Gulbahar of Kazakh Academy of Sciences, Prof. Stephen Cohen, University of Illinois, USA, Prof. R. G. Gidadubli, Prof. Surinder Chopra, Prof. Jayashekhar, Prof. Devendra Kaushik, Prof. Madhavan Palat, Prof. Kalim Bahadur, Prof. S. D. Muni, Prof. R.R. Sharma and Prof. K. Warikoo, all from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, besides a galaxy of diplomats including T.N. Kaul, A.K. Damodaran, Eric Gonsalves, S. K. Singh and A.K. Ray.

Cultural Heritage of Western Himalayas and its Future
Two-day International Seminar held on 23-24 March 1994 at India International Centre and School of Social Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University New Delhi. More than one hundred delegates from Jawaharlal Nehru University, Universities of Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu, Kashmir, Nainital, Bangalore, Vishwabharti and the Asiatic Society, Calcutta and a number of literateurs, writers and artists belonging to the region participated. Eminent academics and cultural personalities who attended the seminar included Prof. Satish Sabharwal, Prof. T.N. Madan, Prof. P.N. Pushp, Prof. S.K. Pathak, Prof. Harjit Singh, Prof. Hari Om, Dr. A.R. Yousuf, Dr. V.C. Ohri, Ghulam Rasool Santosh, Dr. K.N. Pandita and Prof. K. Warikoo. Among the notable foreign participants were Prof. Mohd. El Sayed Selim of University of Cairo, Ms. Pernilla Gooch of University of Lund, Sweden, Mag C. Luczanits of Vienna University and Dr. David Taylor of SOAS, University of London.

Human Rights: A View from Geneva
One-day Seminar at India International Centre, New Delhi on 2 May 1995.

India and Central Asia in Time and Space
Four-day International Conference organised in collaboration with Indian Council of Cultural Relations at India International Centre, New Delhi, 17-20 December 1995. Twenty three eminent scholars from Central Asian Republics, Russia and Mongolia participated in the Seminar. Prominent scholors, security experts and area specialists participating in this Seminar included Mr. Z. Kaliev, Dr. O Kasenov, Mr.G.N. Gamarnik, Dr. Z.M. Abdilidin, Ms. L.A. Baishina all from Kazakhstan; Dr. V. Vorapaeva, Dr. V. Ploskih, Mrs. N. Kerimbekova, Mr. T.K. Koichiev all from Kyrghyzstan; Mr. I. Rakhmon, Mr. Z. Mashropov, Prof. A. Kasimov, Prof. Bakhtiar M. Tursunov, Mr. B. Khanzarifa all from Uzbekistan; Mr. E. Atagarrev, Mr. Ata Dijikiev and Mr. A. Ashirov all from Turkmenistan; Prof. G. Boundarevsky and Prof. M. Khroustalev both from Russia; Dr. G. Tsen Ayush, Prof. B. Dashtseren, Prof. T. Batbayar, Dr. J. Enkhsaikhan, Dr. D. Dashpurev all from Mongolia; Prof. K. Warikoo, Secretary General, Himalayan Research and Cultural Foundation, Smt. Meera Shankar, Director General, ICCR, Shri K. Natwar Singh, Former Foreign Minister, Shri T.N. Kaul, veteran diplomat, Shri J.N. Dixit, former Foreign Secretary, Dr. Lokesh Chandra, Dr. P. Banerjee, Prof. P.N. Pushp, Prof. Madhavan K. Palat, Prof. Tan Chung, Prof. Qamar Rais, Dr. Bupender Zutshi, Maj. Gen. D. Banerjee, Dr. Shams-ud-din, Dr. Sharad.K. Soni, Prof. M.N. Faruqi, Prof. Muchkund Dubey, Maj. Gen. J. Khanna, Dr. R.K. Pachauri, Shri H.P.S. Ahluwalia, Ms. C.T. Misra, Shri P. Stobdan all from Delhi; Prof. B.N. Mukherjee from Kolkata, Prof. I.H. Siddiqui from Aligarh, Prof. Surendra Gopal from Patna, Dr. P.L. Dash and Prof. R.G. Gidadhubli from Mumbai, Prof. M.M. Puri from Chandigarh and Prof. M.N.Faruqui from Kanpur.

Linguistic Heritage of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh, Panel discussion (at India International Centre, New Delhi on 4 March 1996).

Refugee Situation in India
One day Seminar at India International Centre, New Delhi on 13 May 1996.

Approaches to Conflict Resolution in South and Central Asia
Seminar at Palais-des-Nations, Geneva on 22 March 1997.

Central Asia on the Threshold of 21st Century
Lecture by Prof. Turkkaya Ataov of Turkey followed by panel discussion on 20 May 1997 at India International Centre, New Delhi.

Eurasian Landbridge: Imperatives for India
Lecture by Helga La Rouche, President, Schiller Institute, Germany followed by panel discussion organised at India International Centre, New Delhi on 2 October 1997.

Hans Christian Ostro Rememberd: Organised a composite programme on 7 October 1997 at Abhinav Theatre, Jammu in memory of the Norwegian theatre director Hans Christian Ostro who was killed by the terrorists in Kashmir:

(i)	Staging of a play Andha Yug written by noted writer Dharamvir Bharti and directed by eminent Kashmiri theatre director Mushtaq Kak
(ii)	Seminar on Impact of Terrorism on Society and Culture.

Uzbekistan on the Threshold of the 21st Century and Threats to Regional Security and Stability: Imperatives for India
Panel discussion held at India International Centre, New Delhi on 9 December 1997.

Hans Christian Ostro Rememberd: Organised a special programme on 10 March 1998 at India International Centre auditorium, New Delhi in memory of the Norwegian theatre director, Hans Christian Ostro, who was killed by the terrorists in Kashmir:

(i)	Video screening of Hans Ostro's work in theatre/dance in India and Norway,
(ii)	Unveiling of a portrait of Hans Ostro (made by Suman Gupta of Jammu) by Mr. Arne Walther, the Ambassador of Norway in India,
(iii)	Symposium on Fundamentalism and Terrorism: Threat to Culture and Art,
(iv)	Staging of a play Pratibimb (Reflections) writeen by Mahesh Elkunchwar and directed by Mushtaq Kak.

Mercenaries: Challenge to Democratic Order
Seminar at Palais des Nations, Geneva on 30 March 1998.

Ethno-Cultural Heritage of Gujjars
Three day National Seminar at Jammu University, Jammu, 8-10 May 1999 organised in collaboration with the National Museum of Mankind (Bhopal) and Gurjar Desh Charitable Trust, Jammu. The Seminar-cum-Exhibition consolidated and projected the distinct ethno-cultural heritage and life style of the Gujjars and Bakarwals of Jammu and Kashmir, analysed their problems and deliberated upon the possible solutions.
A unique feature of this Seminar was the enthusiastic participation of Hindu, Sikh and Muslim Gujjar representatives from Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. They included Ashok Mellu (Himachal Pradesh), Roshan Lal Arya and Col. Ajit Singh (Punjab), Dr. R.P. Khatana (Haryana), S.M. Zafar (Delhi), Dr. Roop Singh (Bhiwadi, Rajasthan), Mohd. Sami Khatana (Lucknow), Haji Wali Mohd (Mumbai), in an expression of their solidarity and collateral ties with their Muslim Gujjar counterparts in Jammu and Kashmir. Among the eminent academics and specialists participating in the Seminar were Prof. R.R. Sharma, Vice Chancellor, University of Jammu; Prof. Devendra Kaushik, Chairman, Maulana Azad Institute of Asian Studies, Calcutta; Prof. K. Warikoo, Secretary General, Himalayan Research and Cultural Foundation; Dr. Sujit Som, Joint Director, National Museum of Mankind, Bhopal; Dr. R.S. Negi and Dr. T.N. Pandit, both former Directors, Anthropological Survey of India; Prof. M.L. Raina and Prof. K.R. Bhatia both educationists; Dr. Bansi Dhar, Agrostologist; Dr. R.P. Khatana and Dr. Bupinder Zutshi both human geographers; Dr. Imtiyaz, a sociologist from Kashmir; Mohd. Yousuf Taing, Prof. Jagan Nath Azad, Prof. Zahoor-ud-Din and Prof. Assad Ullah Wani, literateurs from Jammu and Kashmir and Dr. Chitralekha Sharma from Sirmour, Himachal Pradesh. Besides, more than eight hundred Gujjar and Bakarwal delegates from distant areas of Jammu and Kashmir State – Kupwara, Bandipora, Baramulla, Srinagar, Poonch, Rajouri, Doda, Udhampur, Kathua, Akhnoor, Bari Brahamna and Jammu, participated in the 3-day deliberations of the Seminar. Notable Gujjar / Bakarwal participants included Masud Chaudhary, Hon’y Director, Gurjar Desh Charitable Trust; Haji Buland Khan, Vice Chairman, Gujjar & Bakarwal Advisory Board (J&K); Chaudhary Bashir Ahmed Khatana, Member, Gujjar & Bakarwal Advisory Board (J&K); Chaudhary Talib Hussain (former MLA and Minister); Begum Salaria, Syed Mohd. Akhoon and Abdul Rahman Badana, all Members of State Legislative Assembly; Advocate Shah Mohammad, M.A. Choudhary, Maulavi Mohd. Ali (from Akhnoor), Salamuddin Bajar (from Kupwara), Advocate Mohd. Yunus Chauhan (from Poonch), Thekedar Mohd. Azam (from Rajouri), Chaudhary Mohd. Din (from Bari Brahamna), Dr. Rafiq Anjum (from Poonch), M.H. Saleem (from Kathua), Javaid Rahi from J&K Cultural Academy and others. The Seminar evoked positive response from the State government, decision makers, civil servants and media as well which was evidenced by the participation of two Ministers Bodh Raj Bali and P.L. Handoo; parliamentarians Chaman Lal Gupta, Mangat Ram Sharma, Vaid Vaishno Dutt; Members of State Legislature, M.Y. Taing, Begum Salaria, Syed Mohd. Akhoon, Abdul Rahman Badana and Ashok Khajuria and almost all members of the press corps and faculty and students of Jammu University.

Child Labour and Rehabilitation: Some Issues
Two day National Seminar/Workshop at India International Centre, New Delhi, organised on 30-31 July 1999 with the support of International Labour Organisation (Delhi). More than 100 NGO representatives, social scientists and population experts participated in this Seminar. The Seminar was inaugurated by Justice M.N. Venkatachaliah, Chairman, National Human Rights Commission. Dr. L. Mishra, Secretary, Ministry of Labour, Government of India presided over the inaugural function. The Seminar provided a forum to government agencies, policy planners, experts, academics, manufacturers, educational planners, NFE teachers, released children, NGOs and social activists to come together and share their experiences and views. Representatives of UN agencies like ILO, UNICEF, UNDP, World Bank, UNESCO, National Human Rights Commission, Ministry of Labour, Textiles and Education, Giri Institute of Development, Institute of Public Opinion, Delhi besides about one hundred delegates from various NGOs like Project Mala, SACCS, AVA, UPVHA, REHA, Rugmark, Terre Des Hommes, Save the Child, Gramodaya, Mukti Ashram, Peace Trust, CREDA, IGSS, IDEA, VVGNLI etc. actively participated in this Seminar thereby making it a unique venture in bringing all the agencies concerned with the Child Labour issues, together at one platform.

The Kargil Conflict: Dimensions and Responses
One day Seminar at India International Centre, New Delhi on 2 August 1999.

The Afghanistan Crisis: Problems and Prospects of Peace
Three-day International Seminar held in collaboration with Indian Council of Social Science Research at India International Centre, New Delhi on 19-21 November 2000. Prominent scholars, strategic planners and area specialists participating in this Seminar included Prof. Marvin Weinbaum, Emeritus Professor, University of Illinois (USA), Prof. Amin Saikal of Australian National University, Dr. William Maley, University of New South Wales (Canberra), Paul Bucherer Dietschi, Director, Foundation Bibliotheca Afghanica Switzerland, Dr. Frederic Grare, Director, Franch Centre de Sciences Humaines, New Delhi, Yehya Maroofi, Special Envoy of IOM for Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran, Dr. Bakhtiar Babadjanov of Alberuni Institute, Tashkent, Prof. Leonid Bakayev, Head, Department of Politics and International Law, Abay Almaty University, Almaty, Dr. A.A. Knyazev of Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University, Bishkek, Rashid A. Karimov of Russian Institute of Strategic Studies, Moscow; Prof. M.L. Sondhi, Prof. K. Warikoo, Prof. Devendra Kaushik, Prof. B.K. Srivastava, Prof. Kalim Bahadur, Dr. Swaran Singh all from Jawaharlal Nehru University; Lt. Gen. (Rtd.) Hridaya Kaul, Maj. Gen. (Rtd.) Afsir Karim, Maj. Gen. (Rtd.) Vinod Saighal and others.

Fifty Years of Conflict in Kashmir, Ladakh, Baltistan and Aksai Chin: Seminar Organised in collaboration with Indian Council of Social Science Research and a Film presentation on the Kashmir Himalayas titled The Siachen Conflict (1949-2000), directed and produced by Serbjeet Singh at India International Centre, New Delhi on 22 January 2001.

Cultural Heritage of Indian Himalayas: Three-day International Seminar was organised by the Himalayan Research and Cultural Foundation in collaboration of Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manava Sangrahalaya, Bhopal, 3 to 5 March 2001. Prominent academics, social scientists, scholars, literateurs, artists and writers belonging to the Himalayan region as well as other parts of the country participating in this three-day Seminar included Prof. K.Warikoo, Secretary General, Himalayan Research and Cultural Foundation, Lt. Gen (Retd.) Hridaya Kaul. Mr. V. Gopinath, Capt. M.S. Kohli, Dr. Bansi Lal Malla, P.N. Kachroo, Dr. S.S. Toshkhani, D.N. Dhar, Dr. Bupinder Zutshi, Dr. Saradindu Mukherji and Dr. Sharad K. Soni all from Delhi; Dr. Sujit K. Ghosh from Silchar, Assam; Dr. Keisham Sabita Devi and Dr. H. Bilasni Devi from Manipur; Dr. Nawang Tsering from Leh, Ladakh; Dr. O.C. Handa and Dr. B.R. Sharma from Shimla; Dr. R.P. Khatana from Gurgaon; Mr. Lalit Gupta, Mr. Ravinder Kaul, Dr. Sohan Lal and Dr. R.L. Shant all from Jammu; Dr. Julius Marak from Shillong, Meghalaya, Dr. Ali Mohd. Rather from Srinagar, Kashmir; Dr. R.S. Negi from Dehradun; Prof. Sunitikumar Pathak from Shantiniketan; Dr. Raj Nath Bhat from Kurukshetra; Dr. Geoffery Wall from University of Waterloo, Canada and Martin Vernier from Switzerland. The Seminar was preceded by a film/slides presentation titled Mystic Himalaya: Through a Journey to Kailash and Manasarovar by Mr. V. Gopinath. At the concluding session of the Seminar there was another film presentation on the theme Gujjars of Jammu and Kashmir produced by Himalayan Research and Cultural Foundation.

Bamiyan: Challenge to World Heritage: Two-day International Seminar in collaboration with the Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA), Leh, at India International Centre (17-18 September 2001)