Achievements and Affiliations

1971

The first centre outside India were established in London and Hong Kong. In 1974 Dadi Janki was appointed as the main co-coordinator of service activities in countries outside India, and subsequently assumed the position of additional administrative head in London. People from other countries were inspired to study.

1980

By the early 1980’s centres had been established in over 40 countries. Received affiliation to the Department of Public Information of the United Nations as a non-governmental organization.

1983

Universal peace hall (3500 seats) was inaugurated in Mt. Abu. Granted Consultative Status on the Roaster of the UN Economic and Social Council.

1986

Launched its first international outreach project- the million minutes of peace.

1987

Received six national and one international peace messenger awards from the Secretary General of the United Nations in New York for work during the International Year of Peace. Granted consultative status with UNICEF.

1991

Global Hospital and research centre was inaugurated at Mt. Abu when fully commissioned , it will commissioned , it will have 120 beds.

1996

The Academy for Better World ( Gyan Sarovar) was inaugurated at Mt. Abu.

1997

Diamond Hall (capacity 20,000) and Shantivan Complex were inaugurated in Talheti, Abu.

1998

The institution was granted General Consultative Status with the Economical Social Council of the UN. Formal support is given to Living Values: An Educational Programme by UNESCO.

1999

Commissioning of Peace Village learning and Retreat Centre, Haines Falls, New York.

2000

Designated “ Messenger for Manifesto 2000” by UNESCO to mark the International year for a culture of Peace and Non-violence celebrating the richness of the world’s cultural diversity.

2001-2002

Being celebrated by organization as Year of World transformation Through Personality Transformation.

2002-2003

Om Shanti Retreat Centre Inaugurated at Manesar ( near Delhi).

2003-2004

Being celebrated by Organization over the theme : “Divine Knowledge for love, Peace & Harmony “ new by built Shanti Sarovar at Hyderabad for Educational Service.

2004- 2005

Godly message was given to lakhs of people through Mega Programs at many big cities.

2005-2006

Being Celebrated by Organization as year Spiritual Retreat 7 Experiencing the Divine.

Dadi Prakashmani is one of the original students of the university from 1936 and became the Administrative head in 1969. Her name means “jewel of light” and her demeanor captures the essence of spirituality. She is renowned for her lightness, generosity and depth of understanding.

Was honored by Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, India by conferring Doctorate Degree in Literature for her outstanding contribution to the cause of learning, spreading development of spiritual, moral & human values.

Dadi Prakashamani was honored and invited by the world Parliament of religions to participate and deliver Presidential Address in its centenary Celebrations at Chicago on 31st August 1993, she was also signatory to the Global Ethics Document adopted by the leaders of World Religions in the said programs.

Dadi Janki

IN 2005; The Peace Abbey presented Dadi Janki with the 2005 courage of conscience Award for a lifetime dedicated to the service of humanity Dadi Janki’s published books include companion of God, wings of soul & pearls of wisdom.