Abhijit Halder

Abhijit Halder is the Director General of International Buddhist Confederation. With 38 years of service, Halder concluded his distinguished career in the Government of India in January 2022. As a diplomat, he built connections with global Buddhist communities. In 1989, he visited Russian Buddhist Republics, overcoming religious prohibitions during the Soviet era.

As DG (IBC), Halder coordinates India's Buddhist narrative, collaborating with ministries and international Buddhist organizations. He played a key role in the Global Buddhist Summit (April 2023) in New Delhi, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and attended by senior monks, including the Dalai Lama.

Under Halder's guidance, the IBC hosted the SCO Summit (March 2023) in New Delhi, focusing on the "Shared Buddhist Heritage of SCO nations." This event involved Central Asian countries, China, and Russia.

Illustrating the IBC's commitment to preserving Buddhist heritage, they facilitated the Buddha relics' visit to Mongolia in June 2022. Dedicated to upholding Buddhism globally, the IBC plans various activities, emphasizing heritage, traditions, and values.