Culture
Inclusive and Quality Education
Inclusive and quality education refers to an educational approach that ensures equity, accessibility, and excellence for all learners — regardless of their socio-economic background, gender, ability, language, caste, or geographic location.
Rooted in SDG 4 (Sustainable Development Goal 4) by the United Nations, it aims to: “Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.” India’s NEP 2020 (National Education Policy) promotes inclusive education, which will be adhered to by Bhaktivedanta University (BU).
Nurtures
human potential without discrimination
Strengthens
social cohesion and economic development
Prepares youth
for a pluralistic and interconnected world
BU is also committed to interdisciplinary education and research that cultivates well-rounded thinkers and doers who can navigate uncertainty, collaborate across fields, and contribute meaningfully to society. In a world that values integration over isolation, it’s not just an academic choice—it’s a necessity for the future of education, innovation, and humanity.
Indicator 11.4.1 Total per capita expenditure on the preservation, protection, andconservation of all cultural and natural heritage, by source of funding (public,private), type of heritage (cultural, natural), and level of government (national,regional, and local/municipal).
Community Engagement
Basic parameters of a prosperous India
BU will work with villages, social sectors, and youth to improve these five parameters by promoting natural farming and cow protection, Ayurveda, good practices for securing a clean environment, and culture of excellence in individual trade expertise.
- Decentralised economy where skilled individuals take joy in their natural talent
- Food security and food safety
- Clean environment – clean air and clean water
- Health care for all
- Spiritual connectedness
Vedic Natural Farming on University Campus
Initially, the soil was highly alkaline and was not usable for agricultural purpose. At BU, we have converted this alkaline soil to fertile soil using Vedic natural farming.
Before Vedic Natural Farming
After Vedic Natural Farming
Natural cow based products produced at the campus
Intangible Cultural Heritage
One of the purposes of Bhaktivedanta University is to revive ancient Vedic India’s rich heritage, culture, and teachings, embedded in the deep search for spiritual truth.
In an attempt to bring back and preserve this legacy of ancient Vedic India, Bhaktivedanta University will be a research-oriented Vedic university that will impart systemic education leading to skilled individuals in all sectors. A BU graduate must take pride in walking the talk and must possess a sense of serving the society selflessly.
BU’s vision supports promoting inclusive access to ancient Indian knowledge and sustainable community-based education systems.
Alignment with UNESCO
BU aligned with the UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage (2003), aiming to protect living traditions, practices, and expressions through structured learning and scholarly research.
Bhagavad Gita and Bharata Muni Natya Shastra have been accepted as UNESCO heritage in 2025 – these works remain at the core of BU mission and vision.
