In 2009 Congressman Lewis led a congressional delegation to India for fun on the 50th anniversary of Dr. King Jr.'s pilgrimage to India.
Washington:
The US House of Representatives passed legislation that would create an exchange initiative between the United States and India to study the business and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr.
Written by civil rights icon John Lewis, who died early this year and co-sponsored by Indian-American Congressman Amy Pera, the Gandhi-King Scholarly Exchange Initiative Act authorizes the State Department, in collaboration with the Indian government, to create an annual Education Forum for Scholars from both countries Focuses on the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr.
Congressman Elliott said: "This legislation honors the long-standing relationship between the United States and the people of India, reinforces their teachings, and establishes a development institution that will allow India and the United States should act collectively to address urgent problems such as changing local weather, education, and public health. Engel, chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, said in the House of Representatives room on Thursday.
“Just like Gandhi and Dr. King, Congressman Lewis has shaped the world through his nonviolent actions and his commitment to human rights, equality and justice for all. The Gandhi-King Scholarly Exchange Initiative Act is a fitting tribute to the amazing life and legacy of John Lewis,” said Pera, the longest serving US-Indian lawmaker in service.
"But they are being increasingly threatened in both countries. I am proud that the House of Representatives passed this legislation, which will help these values continue and remind us that by upholding them, we are embodying and living up to our best. Two states," Pera said.
Inspired by his visit, Congressman Lewis created the Gandhi-King Exchange Act to seek to implement the philosophies of Gandhi and Dr. King Jr. On conflict resolution efforts and current policy challenges.
The legislation also authorizes the development of a professional development training initiative on conflict resolution based on principles of nonviolence. The establishment of an institution to address social, environmental and health priorities in India.
This action authorizes US $ 1 million annually through fiscal year 2025 for the Gandhi-King Scholarly Exchange. Authorizes $ 2 million for the fiscal year 2021 for the Gandhi-King Global Academy and $ 30 million for the year 2021 for the Gandhi-King Development Foundation of America and India.
The development institution will also be licensed for $ 15 million per year from 2022 through 2025 - but only if India's private sector is committed to matching U.S. government contributions. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates the bill will cost US $ 51 million over five years.
Congressman Michael McCall said that after years of working with India to address development challenges, the United States has seen impressive results. “The excellent result, some distance away, is that India, which was once a recipient of foreign aid, is now a donor. This is true when it comes to promoting water sanitation, developing education, and empowering women,” McCall said.
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