The Institute has been set up on the lines of collaboration of Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya with the University of Winchester,U.K. which aims for developing research in religion, peace building and reconciliation. This institute is a much-needed addition to global Peace Studies, scholarship and practice. It will provide practical training on religious peacebuilding, conflict analysis, and interfaith dialogue. In a ceremony held after the inauguration, Mr.Naidu said, “It is my privilege to inaugurate the ‘South Asian Institute of Peace and Reconciliation’ dedicated to the service of humanity.” He also praised the university for its impactful worldwide efforts in the fields of Yoga, Yagya and scientific spirituality. Further Honourable Governor said, “It is my strong belief that this institution will work for peace, harmony and love in the world.” After Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, the visit continued to the Gayatri Teerth Shantikunj where dignitaries paid obeisance to Pt. Shriram Acharya Ji and Mata Bhagwati Devi Sharma Ji. He tweeted that he was inspired by his lines – “If we change, the world will change”, and “If we form ourselves, the world will be reformed.”