Yogyakarta, Indonesia — October 14, 2025
UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta and the Government of India have strengthened their academic and cultural ties with the launch of the Indian Corner at the university’s Central Library. The initiative marks a new era of collaboration in education, culture, and community wellness between Indonesia and India.

The inauguration ceremony, held at the UIN Sunan Kalijaga Library, was attended by Mr. Kamal Khurana, Second Secretary/PPS to DCM and Director of the Jawaharlal Nehru Indian Cultural Centre (JNICC), along with Prof. Dr. Istiningsih, M.Pd., Vice Rector I, and Dr. Tafrikhuddin, S.Ag., M.Pd., Head of the University Library.

Mr. Khurana emphasized that the Indian Corner represents more than a cultural display; it is a living space for academic dialogue, language learning, and intercultural exchange.

“India and Indonesia share deep historical and cultural bonds. The Indian Corner will serve as a bridge to foster mutual understanding through education and culture,” he said.

The collaboration includes plans for Hindi language courses, yoga sessions, and art workshops, transforming the university library into a hub for cultural and community engagement.

According to Prof. Istiningsih, this partnership reinforces UIN Sunan Kalijaga’s mission to integrate Islamic values with global knowledge.

“This initiative shows that our campus is not only an academic space but also a meeting point of civilizations,” she affirmed.

The Indian Corner stands as a symbol of soft diplomacy in higher education, reflecting a shared vision between UIN Sunan Kalijaga and India to promote peace, knowledge, and cultural understanding across nations.

(humassk)