Dr. Chinmay Pandya (MBBS, PGDipl, MRCPsych – London) Pro Vice Chancellor Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya (University)

Dr. Chinmay Pandya

(MBBS, PGDipl, MRCPsych – London)

Pro-Vice Chancellor

Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya (University)

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Dr. Chinmay Pandya

Dr. Chinmay Pandya is the grandson of Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya Ji (1911–1990), the distinguished scholar, seer, philosopher, and founder of All World Gayatri Pariwar. The organization has grown into a global fraternity with more than 100 million members and numerous centres dedicated to spiritual awakening, social reform, and cultural renaissance.

Pro-vice Chancellor DSVV Dr. Chinamay pandya
Pro-vice Chancellor DSVV Dr. Chinamay pandya

Pro-Vice Chancellor

Dr. Pandya currently serves as Pro-Vice Chancellor of Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya. After completing his medical studies in India, he pursued further training in the United Kingdom and obtained Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych). In London, he served in the British National Health Service and was appointed Associate Specialist in Older People’s Services at the West London Mental Health Trust. In this role, he treated patients with various psychiatric conditions, with particular focus on dementia associated with Alzheimer’s disease.

As a Mentor at DSVV

In 2010, Dr. Pandya returned to India and DSVV in response to an inner calling. Today, he serves the University and society through multiple roles. He is the Editor of Dev Sanskriti: Interdisciplinary International Journal, which addresses areas such as Vedic philosophy, culture, psychology, communication, education, Ayurveda, Indian and Eastern studies, and religious pedagogy.

As Vice President of the Indian Yoga Association, he contributes to the advancement of the scientific and philosophical understanding of yoga, meditation, and stress management. He is also Chairperson of the International Festival of Yoga, Culture, and Spirituality and has convened more than 200 national and international colloquia at DSVV on themes ranging from indigenous rights to water desalination. He plays a key role in shaping the University’s ethos, academic rigor, and policy implementation.

Pro-vice Chancellor DSVV Dr. Chinamay pandya
Pro-vice Chancellor DSVV Dr. Chinamay pandya
Pro-vice Chancellor DSVV Dr. Chinamay pandya
Pro-vice Chancellor DSVV Dr. Chinamay pandya

Shaping Culture, Education, and Global Leadership

Dr. Pandya has presented papers, delivered lectures, and addressed symposiums at several leading institutions and platforms, including:

  • United Nations Headquarters, Vienna
  • University of Cambridge
  • Lambeth Palace
  • Royal Methodist Hall
  • University of Latvia
  • University of Chicago
  • Indian Institutes of Technology
  • Indian Institutes of Management
  • Indian Medical Association
  • Indian Military Academy
  • Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
  • Nuclear Fuel Complex
  • Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
  • Defence Research and Development Organisation
  • He has represented India at the intergovernmental meeting of UNESCO on intangible cultural heritage and at the Inter-Parliamentary Conference on Interfaith Dialogue in Morocco.
Inspiring Minds: Papers, Lectures, and Global Symposiums

Dr. Pandya has presented papers, addressed symposia, and lectured at:

  • The United Nations (UN) Headquarters in Vienna.
  • The University of Cambridge, Lambeth Palace, and Royal Methodist Hall.
  • The University of Latvia.
  • The University of Chicago.
  • The Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT).
  • The Indian Institutes of Management (IIM).
  • The Indian Medical Association.
  • The Indian Military Academy (IMA).
  • The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC).
  • The Nuclear Fuels Corporation (NFC).
  • The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR).
  • The Defence Research and Development Organisation of India (DRDO).
  • He has represented India at the intergovernmental meeting of UNESCO on the issue of intangible cultural heritage and at the Inter-Parliamentary Conference on Interfaith Dialogue in Morocco.
Pro-vice Chancellor DSVV Dr. Chinamay pandya
Pro-vice Chancellor DSVV Dr. Chinamay pandya

Bridging Cultures, Faith & Innovation

AI Faith and Civil Society Commission

Dr. Chinmay Pandya attended the inaugural ceremony of the AI Faith and Civil Society Commission in Abu Dhabi. His presence highlighted the importance of integrating spirituality with artificial intelligence, with emphasis on ethical and societal implications.

Vedic Literature at Vilnius University, Lithuania

In an event highlighting the cultural similarities between Baltic culture and ancient Indian culture, Dr. Pandya presented the Vedic literature authored by Pandit Shriram Sharma Acharya Ji to Vilnius University, Lithuania. The event was also graced by H.E. Shri Devesh Uttam, Ambassador of India to Lithuania.

World Religious Summit in Hiroshima, Japan

As the sole Indian representative, Dr. Pandya solemnly signed the historic Hiroshima Appeal. The ceremony began with a moment of silence and a floral tribute at the site of the atomic bomb devastation, offered by Dr. Pandya and other dignitaries.

Baltic Culture and Studies

Dr. Pandya serves as Chairman of Asia’s first and exclusive Centre for Baltic Culture and Studies, established at DSVV, Haridwar, to celebrate the cultural connections between India and the Baltic nations.

South Asian Institute of Peace & Reconciliation

Dr. Pandya also serves as Chairman of the South Asian Institute of Peace and Reconciliation, established at DSVV in collaboration with the University of Winchester, UK. The institute promotes research in religion, peacebuilding, and reconciliation.