Hyderabad,July' 2004: Prajapita Brahmakumaris Ishwariya Vishwavidyalaya, a unique spiritual value-based educational institution of International reputation to throw open its South India’s Biggest Campus "Shanti Sarovar" here in city near Gachibowli on 1st August, 2004 at 10:30 am. It will be inaugurated by the Joint Chief of Brahmakumaris and Chief of International Operations, London Dadi Janakiji, a world renowned personality who is adjudged "The Most Stable Mind in the World". This state has been attained by her through continuous practice of Rajayoga Meditation over the past 68 years since the inception of Brahmakumaris in 1936.

Disclosing this while addressing a press conference here in cit, Bro. B.K. Mrutyunjaya,Executive Secretary and Vice Chairperson of the Education Wing of Brahma Kumaris informed that Former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Bro. N Chandrababu Naidu, Home Minister, Government of Andhra Pradesh; Bro. Jana Reddy, Education Minister, Government of Andhra Pradesh; Sis. Rajya Lakshmi, among others will grace the inaugural function which will be attended by over 25000 people besides many important dignitaries of twin cities.

Speaking at the press conference Bro. B.K. Karuna, Chief of Media of Brahma Kumaris, World
Headquarters informed that Shanti Sarovar is an Academy for a Better World and is regarded as an institute of higher learning and being built in about 34 acres of land near Balayogi Stadium at Gachibowli. It is the biggest South Indian Campus of the Institution being set up as a research and training center for the purpose of offering different courses developed by the different wings of the Vishwa Vidyalaya.
It will have a training center with 6 seminar halls, a residential block of 210 capacity, 2 meditation halls, generator room, water tank etc. This first of its kind academy will primarily focus on the development and training in value-based education systems, to introduce value education in school curriculum. Efforts are on to train school teachers in the 1st phase of the training programmes.

Besides the inauguration of Shanti Sarovar, informed Sis B.K. Kuldeep Behn, In-charge of Regional Branches informed that they embarked on series of events to begin from 30th of this month. To begin with "Sadbhavana Bhavan", a Rajayoga Medication Centre will be inaugurated by Rajayogini Dadi Janakiji and Rajayogini Dadi Guljarji of Brahma Kumaris on 30th July at Road No.10 on Banjara Hills.
The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Bro. Y.S. Rajasekhar Reddy will be the Chief Guest for the
inaugural of the same. Other guests of honour who will grace this inaugural function include Home
Minister of Andhra Pradesh Bro. Janareddy, Minister for Agriculture Bro N. Raghuveera Reddy and Bro. L. Rajagopal, Member of Parliament and Chairman of Lanco Group.

Briefing about the world renowned Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishva Vidyalaya which is
popularly known as "Brahma Kumaris", the speakers informed that this unique spiritual value-based
educational institution of global fame has more than 6,500 centres in India and another 80 centres abroad. It has 6.5 lakh regular members who while being at home, go to Brahma Kumaris study spiritual
knowledge and practise easy Raja Yoga in the centres and make their lives peaceful and happy through their inner development and spiritual values. This is an organisation for people from all walks of life
beyond any cast, creed, sect, belief and religion. It is affiliated to the Department of Public
Information (DPI) of the United Nations (UN) as a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO). It holds Consultative Status in the economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations as well as UNICEF.

The United Nations "University of Peace" in Costa Rica receives its cooperation in the field of peace education by means of an official agreement. The Government of Mauritius of has recognised it as a University by an Act of Parliament. Government of India has considers it as an "Organisation of National Eminence". Brahma Kumaris is so popular in the world that The Commonwealth of Russia has granted official recognition to it in their country.

The International Headquarters of the Institution is situated in the serene picturesque atmosphere of the Aravali Hills at Mount Abu, Rajasthan. It has many branches and wings which take up wide variety of activities.