Honorable Shri Ram Nath Kovind, President of India, in his first address on the occasion of 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, said that parallel growth of all sections of society is necessary for country’s balanced development. President was addressing the seminar ‘Spirituality for Human and Social Development’ organized by Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti in the prestigious presence of Acharya Dr. Lokesh, at Dr. Ambedkar International Center, Janpath. Union Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment Dr. Thawarchand Gehlot was also present on the occasion. Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti journal ‘Aahwaan’ latest consolidated edition was released on the occasion. President addressing the large gathering of distinguished people from India and abroad, present in the auditorium said that on the path of spirituality all human beings are equal. Mahatma Gandhi also talked about the development of all classes and sections of society. The President was honored by Mr. Abhay Kumar Jain and Mr. Ganpat Chaudhary with shawl, Dr. Ajit Gupta and Mr. Karamjit Dhaliwal presented the memento to him. Many distinguished people and different parts of the country and from abroad attended the seminar. The stage was conducted by Sajan Shah and Tarakeswari Mishra. The program was began and concluded with the national anthem was sung by GD Goenka Public School students. Children of Hiralal Jain Senior Secondary School presented the Anuvrat song.

Acharya Lokesh was honoured with JAINA Presidential awarded for the significant contribution to spread the teachings of Jainism on the global level and to give a special status to Jainism among different religions. Acharya Lokesh was honoured during JAINA Convention 2019 in the presence of thousands of Devotees held in Los Angeles, USA, Jaina’s President Shri Gunavant Shah honouring Acharya Lokesh said that HH Acharya Lokesh has devoted his life for the spreading Jainism across the Globe. Acharya Lokesh said that this award is not an honor to me but an honor of Indian culture and Lord Mahavira philosophy. He said that Jain philosophy is very scientific and relevant. Jain philosophy is possible to address global problems like violence, terror, poverty and environmental pollution. He has appealed the youth to learn the learning and transform their life too. On this occasion Acharya Chandanaji, Gurudev Rakeshbhai Zaveri and Gurudev Chitrabhanuji was awarded for their remarkable contribution.

Organised by the World Vegan Vision, the 7th International Conference on Science and Scientist took place at Rutgers University, USA with renowned professors like Michael Reiss, John J. Kineman, Gary L. Francione and many more prominent professors which was addressed by Acharya Dr. Lokesh, Founder of Ahimsa Vishva Bharti. This conference bought scientists and philosophers together, and aim to promote new collaborations and research avenues with potential relevance towards development of scientific understanding of life and its origin based on this ideology, many innocent animals are treated cruelly on a daily basis for the purpose of , entertainment, research, food and profit. The concept of this conference was to ‘Understand the Source and Nature of Consciousness and Life’.