221 What is there to be studied at University of Chicago in United States, about Indian Culture or Vivekananda?
Mr. Pranab Mukherjee, the Finance Minister of India, addressed the gathering at, University of Chicago. Occasion: Celebration of the 150th Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. Ministry of Culture, Government of India, signed a memorandum of Understanding with the UOC for creating a Swami Vivekananda Chair at the University. India has allocated $1.5 million (Rs. 75 million approx.), for the purpose. It is not clear, whether the Government of India has enticed the University, or the University has enticed the Government of India for funds. We can only say that Government of India wanted some publicity from the University. This can be seen from the MOU: ... University of Chicago will give wide publicity to the establishment of the said “The Indian Ministry of Culture Vivekananda Chair” as part of commemoration of 150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda and such publicity will also be displayed prominently in the University. The University will display the title of the C...