‘International Enrichment Program’ in European Union Countries
Pune, 15th October 2025: Under the leadership of Chitrasen Gaikwad, Director of the iPAT Institute, the ‘International Enrichment Program’ was successfully organized across key European Union countries. The initiative was conducted in collaboration with the MIT School of Government Alumni and Pratik Pathare from Beyond Blue Travel Company.
The objective of this program was to provide participating students and delegates with firsthand exposure to international diplomacy, governance systems, cultural heritage, and global institutions. The study tour included major cities such as Geneva (Switzerland), Paris (France), Luxembourg City (Luxembourg), Brussels (Belgium), and Amsterdam (Netherlands).
At the Geneva School of Diplomacy, Dr. Rakesh Krishnan delivered a presentation on the topic ‘Artificial Intelligence and Digital Diplomacy in Politics’. At the United Nations headquarters in Geneva, participants were briefed by officials about the functioning of the UN General Assembly and the role of its 193 member nations. At the UNESCO headquarters in Paris, participants met with World Heritage Director Mr. Lazare Eloundou Assomo, who made special mention of Maharashtra’s forts and their recognition as world heritage sites.
The delegation also visited the NATO headquarters, the European Court of Justice, the European Parliament, and in Amsterdam, the VU University (Abner Manzar), the Van Gogh Museum, and the Anne Frank House. Through interactions with representatives of academic and voluntary organizations, new avenues for future collaboration emerged.
The program broadened the participants’ global perspective and strengthened their commitment to inclusive governance, cultural dialogue, and international cooperation.
