The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee said Dr. K.M. Munshi wanted to make sure that every young person of his times and of the future should imbibe and benefit from India's cultural and spiritual heritage. He described Munshiji as a true visionary, institution-builder and a great son of India.

The President was speaking on the occasion of Platinum Jubilee of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan and 125th Birth Anniversary of Dr. K.M. Munshi at Mumbai today (December 30, 2012).

The President said movements such as Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan are the need of the day. The Bhavan has stood the test of time and been a beacon light guiding Indians and foreigners alike in their path to live a balanced and wholesome life. Munshiji's dream of promoting ethical and spiritual values in day to day life is successfully accomplished by the Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan.

On the occasion, Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan conferred its Honorary Membership to Smt. Kishori Amonkar, Smt. Ela Ramesh Bhat and Shri Narayana Murthy for their outstanding services to the people of country as well as the world.

This release issued at 1815 hrs