The National Human Rights Commission organised a National Seminar in Hindi on 'Satyagrah, Self-Discipline and Gandhi: A Discussion' in collaboration with the University of Jammu from the 29th to 30th October, 2014. Inaugurating the Seminar, Justice Shri K.G. Balakrishnan said that as a tool of social action, Satyagrah is based on a strong moral content. Self-suffering is its unique character which distinguishes it from violent methods of action. Non-violent methods are the only alternative to eradicate inhuman and anti-social tendencies from human mind. Referring to Gandhiji's philosophy, he said that if the means were good, the end would take care of itself.
The tow-day Seminar was addressed by eminent scholars on various aspects of Gandhian philosophy. They included, among others, Dr. Sudarshan Iyengar, Vice-Chancellor, Gujarat Vidyapeeth, Ahmedabad, Prof. Mohan Paul Singh Ishar, Vice-Chancellor, University of Jammu. Shri J.S. Kochher, Joint Secretary, NHRC and Dr. Arvind Jasrotia, Professor, Department of Law, University of Jammu also addressed the gathering. Dr. S.K. Shukla, Assistant Director (Official Language), NHRC coordinated the Seminar.