Haridwar, Jan. 14 -- Pro Vice-Chancellor of Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, in Uttarakhand, Dr Chinmay Pandya, on Wednesday outlined the schedule and scale of the centenary celebrations of the Gayatri Pariwar, beginning January 18, and said several senior leaders and dignitaries will attend the events.

"On January 18, the first program is the flag hoisting ceremony," Dr Chinmay Pandya told ANI, adding, "On the day of the flag hoisting ceremony, the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, central ministers, and many distinguished personalities from various fields, including writers and educationists, will be present."

He said spiritual leaders and volunteers will also participate in large numbers. "Spiritual saints will also be there, along with t...