International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), New Delhi was conceived in August 2011, at an International Workshop in New Delhi, where 28 delegated from 11 countries unanimously agreed on the need to form a new international Buddhist umbrella body that would serve as a common platform for Buddhists worldwide.
It has been established under the patronage of the supreme Buddhist religious hierarchy, it currently has a membership drawn from 39 countries, of over 320 organisations, both monastic and lay, that include world bodies, national and regional federations, orders, temples bodies and monasteries, international organisations, institutions etc.
The IBC aims to make Buddhist values and principles a part of the global discourse by presenting a united Buddhist voice in issue that concern all humankind.
Financial support: During the financial year 2013-14, the Ministry of Culture sanctioned a non-recurring grant of Rs. 73,97,000/- to IBC under the Scheme of Institute of National Presence. During the current financial year 2014-15 regular grant–in-aid allocated to IBC and the position of funds allocation and funds released for last five years are as under:
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35.3610
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