President: Prof. Satya Prakash Sharma

Former Professor and Head of the Department of Sanskrit at Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh is a renowned scholar of Sanskrit, Pali, Prakrit, Apabhramsha. He has authored a number of valuable books on Sanskrit and Pali grammar, linguistics and Indian Philosophy.

Vice President: Prof. Baidyanath Labh

A luminary scholar of Buddhist Studies in India and abroad. Presently holding the post of Vice Chancellor of Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, Nalanda as well as Central Institute of Buddhist Studies, Leh. He has to his credit publication of over 100 articles and 26 books on Buddhism and Indology.

Vice President: Dr. Lait Gupta

Dr. Lait Gupta is an eminent scholar of Art history. He contributed valuably on the history and culture of Jammu region. Besides, he has been actively associated with folk art and stage play writings etc.

Secretary: Dr. Saswati Mutsuddy

Heading the Department of Pali, University of Calcutta, Dr. Saswati Mutsuddy is actively engaged in popularizing the subject among the youth. She has written a number of research articles in English and Bengali on different aspects of Buddhism and Pali. Besides, she organizes academic programmes regularly engaging monks, nuns and scholars of Buddhist Studies. She has been honored with SUSWM Great Social service Award and many others for her outstanding contribution in the field of social work, women empowerment and for her outstanding zeal and dedication to promote selfless service towards society.

Joint Secretary: Dr. Ambalicka Sood Jacob

Dr. Ambalicka Sood Jacob is presently working as Associate Professor, S.S.S., Department of Fine Arts and In charge, Museum and Art Gallery, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab. Having her Ph.D. on ‘Sculptures from Punjab with special reference to Sanghol’, today she is a well-known name in the field of art history, paintings and sculptures. In her academic endeavor she has the credit of publication of books— ‘Madhushala: Karoge Yaad Toh; Drawings, Paintings and Beyond’, ‘The Virtual World- Riding the Rainbow, ‘Maternal Metaphor in Art: The Woman, The Womb and Wisdom', Parchhaiyaa’n: Collection of Paintings, ‘Musical Modes in Visual Forms’: A Journey through the Creative Minds’ and ‘Sculptures from Punjab’. Besides, she has in her account the publication of over 50 research articles in journas of national and international repute. Dr. Sood has also private collection of paintings over 50 in number.

Joint Secretary: Dr Arvind Kumar Singh

Since 2011 Dr Arvind Kumar Singh is working as an Assistant Professor, School of Buddhist Studies and Civilization, and Director, International Affairs, Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh (INDIA). Before joining Gautam Buddha University, he worked at the Department of Buddhist Studies, University of Delhi from 2006-2011. He has authored five books on Buddhism and more than 80 research papers. He is associated with many Academic Organizations in various capacities of International Institutes and visited almost all the Buddhist countries.

Treasurer: Dr. Suresh Kumar

Born and brought up in Jammu and Kashmir, India Dr. Suresh Kumar is presently working as Assistant Professor, Department of Buddhist Studies, Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, Nalanda (Bihar). Earlier he served as Assistant Director (Research) in Indian Council of Historical Research- An autonomous organization under Ministry of Education, Government of India. He had also been nominated a Member of State Advisory Board for the Development of Pahari Speaking People by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir (2014-18). In his academic endeavor, he has attended and presented papers in more than 62 national and international seminars/conferences in India and abroad so far and has the credit of publishing one book entitled Buddhist Ethics: Relevance and Impact on Contemporary Society and 23 Research papers in the journals of international repute. He has done his PhD and Master Degree in Buddhist Studies and Master Degree in Physics from University of Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir, India.

Dr. Suresh is also associated with many academic and social organizations. He is well-known for his writings and speeches on the contemporary issues. He has good experience in the field of research, administration, teaching and journalism.

Secretary: Prof. Saswati Mutsuddy

Heading the Department of Pali, University of Calcutta, Prof. Saswati Mutsuddy is actively engaged in popularizing the subject among the youth. She has written a number of research articles in English and Bengali on different aspects of Buddhism and Pali. Besides, she organizes academic programmes regularly engaging monks, nuns and scholars of Buddhist Studies. She has been honored with SUSWM Great Social service Award and many others for her outstanding contribution in the field of social work, women empowerment and for her outstanding zeal and dedication to promote selfless service towards society.

Joint Secretary: Prof. Ambalicka Sood Jacob

Dr. Ambalicka Sood Jacob is presently working as Professor, S.S.S., Department of Fine Arts and In charge, Museum and Art Gallery, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab. Having her Ph.D. on ‘Sculptures from Punjab with special reference to Sanghol’, today she is a well-known name in the field of art history, paintings and sculptures. In her academic endeavor she has the credit of publication of books— ‘Madhushala: Karoge Yaad Toh; Drawings, Paintings and Beyond’, ‘The Virtual World- Riding the Rainbow, ‘Maternal Metaphor in Art: The Woman, The Womb and Wisdom', Parchhaiyaa’n: Collection of Paintings, ‘Musical Modes in Visual Forms’: A Journey through the Creative Minds’ and ‘Sculptures from Punjab’. Besides, she has in her account the publication of over 50 research articles in journas of national and international repute. Prof. Sood has also private collection of paintings over 50 in number.