**Executive Summary**
President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the All-India Conference and launched the nationwide campaign "Karmayoga for Empowered Bharat" of Brahma Kumaris on February 13, 2026, in New Delhi. The President emphasized that every citizen can contribute to India's sustainable and holistic development through Karmayoga. She also launched the silver jubilee celebrations of Om Shanti Retreat Centre, Gurugram.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Inauguration and Launch:**
* President inaugurated the All-India Conference.
* The nationwide campaign ‘Karmayoga for Empowered Bharat’ of Brahma Kumaris was launched.
* The silver jubilee celebrations of Om Shanti Retreat Centre, Gurugram, were also launched.
* **President's Remarks:**
* Integration of moral values and spirituality with material progress is essential for balanced and holistic development.
* Economic and technological progress needs morality to prevent societal imbalances.
* Spirituality provides fundamental values and inspires the practice of Karmayoga (selfless service).
* Spiritual values are essential for building a peaceful and just society.
* Administrative decisions should be based on spirituality for the benefit of all citizens, promoting trust and stability.
* Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya teaches Rajayoga and that Karmayoga is a fundamental part of it, helping in building a value-based society.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Citizens of India**
* **Impact:** Encouraged to contribute to India's sustainable and holistic development through Karmayoga.
* **Action Required:** Practice Karmayoga (selfless service) by integrating moral values and spirituality into their lives.
**Stakeholder: Government/Administrators**
* **Impact:** Encouraged to make just and fair administrative decisions based on spiritual values for the benefit of all citizens.
* **Action Required:** Incorporate spiritual values into decision-making processes to promote trust and stability in society.
**Stakeholder: Brahma Kumaris**
* **Impact:** Recognition of their "Karmayoga for Empowered Bharat" nationwide campaign and teachings of Rajayoga and Karmayoga.
* **Action Required:** Continue to promote the practice of Karmayoga and spiritual values to foster sustainable development and societal well-being.
Key Entities Referenced
Karmayoga for Empowered Bharat: A nationwide campaign focused on using Karmayoga for India's empowerment, launched by the President.
Droupadi Murmu: The President of India, who inaugurated the conference and launched the 'Karmayoga for Empowered Bharat' campaign.
Brahma Kumaris: Organization associated with the 'Karmayoga for Empowered Bharat' campaign and Rajayoga teaching.
New Delhi: Location where the 'Karmayoga for Empowered Bharat' campaign was launched at an All-India Conference.
President's Secretariat
PRESIDENT OF INDIA INAUGURATES ALL-INDIA
CONFERENCE AND LAUNCHES NATIONWIDE
CAMPAIGN ‘KARMAYOGA FOR EMPOWERED
BHARAT’ OF BRAHMA KUMARIS
EVERY CITIZEN CAN CONTRIBUTE TO INDIA'S
SUSTAINABLE AND HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH
KARMAYOGA: PRESIDENT DROUPADI MURMU
Posted On: 13 FEB 2026 3:27PM by PIB Delhi
The President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu inaugurated an All-India Conference and launched a
nationwide campaign ‘Karmayoga for Empowered Bharat’ of Brahma Kumaris in New Delhi today
(February 13, 2026). She also launched the silver jubilee celebrations of Om Shanti Retreat Centre,
Gurugram.
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that integration of moral values and spirituality with material
progress is essential for balanced and holistic development. Economic progress fosters prosperity and
technological progress promotes innovation, efficiency and competition. These lay the foundation for a
prosperous nation. However, economic and technological development without morality can createimbalances in society. For example, unethical economic progress can lead to the concentration of wealth
and resources, environmental damage and exploitation of vulnerable sections of society. The use of
technology without ethical values can be destructive to humanity.
The President said that spirituality provides us with fundamental values and a moral framework that
inspires us to practice Karmayoga, or selfless service. Spirituality also emphasizes virtues such as
integrity, compassion, non-violence and service to others. These are principles essential for building a
peaceful and just society. When our thoughts are grounded in spiritual values, we are able to transcend
self-interest and consider the welfare of all. Just and fair administrative decisions can be made by the
country's leadership based on spirituality. Such decisions are not for the benefit of any one class, but for
the benefit of all citizens. When government actions are just, it promotes trust and stability in society.The President said that Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya teaches Rajayoga. It is not merely
about sitting at one place and contemplating the self. Karmayoga is a fundamental part of it. Karmayoga is
about following high spiritual principles while fulfilling all our responsibilities. She was happy to note
that millions of people associated with Brahma Kumaris are living meaningful lives by regularly
practicing Karmayoga. She said that through Karmayoga, every citizen of this country can contribute to
India's sustainable and holistic development. This will not only enable India to progress economically, but
will help us create a society that will be a model of value-based life for the world.
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