Bali Provincial Govt Must Help Facilitate Construction of Public Facilities for Indian Cultural Center in Renon
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Denpasar (Atnews) - Global traveler Putu Suasta, an alumnus of Gadjah Mada University and Cornell University, expressed his surprise that land belonging to the Bali Provincial Government has been abandoned for almost a quarter of a century.
The land belonging to the Bali Provincial Government, planned for the construction of the India Cultural Center Bali (ICCB) on Jalan Tantular, Renon, Denpasar, has once again come under public scrutiny.
A sign board has even been installed, and the planned construction of the ICCB project was inaugurated by the Governor of Bali (1998-2008), Dewa Beratha, Indian Ambassador Hemant Krishan Singh, and ICCR DG Rakesh Kumar.
However, to date, the project is known to be stalled, with no signs of continued progress. Understandably, the public is questioning the fate of the Bali Provincial Government assets used for the project.
“Well, we are actually just wondering why the land, which already has a sign out in front, has not been opened yet,” said Putu Suasta, Founder of the JARRAK NGO and the Wisnu Foundation, in Denpasar, Thursday (Jun 4).
Moreover, the allocation of the assets having been approved for the Indian government should be available for public use to enhance cultural and economic relations between Bali and India.
The land having been approved for the purpose should be able to be developed by the Indian government.
“If there are bureaucratic and administrative obstacles, the Bali Regional Government is obligated to help smooth out all these obstacles,” he stressed.
Considering that India is a large country with the largest population and Hindu population in the world as well as having economic, educational, and resource strength, the country under leadership of Prime Minister Modi is advancing in all aspects.
The 2026 global GDP estimate reflects the latest projections for major economies. Although the US and China remain the top two economies, India currently ranks 6th in nominal value with a nominal GDP of approximately USD 4.15 trillion. India also remains the fastest-growing major economy in the world.
India is among the top 10 largest economies. The United States, with a GDP of USD 32.38 trillion, remains the largest economy in the world. China, with a GDP of USD 20.85 trillion, remains the second-largest economy.
Meanwhile, India, with a GDP of USD 4.15 trillion, currently ranks 6th among the largest economies after Germany, Japan, and the United Kingdom.
However, India experiences the fastest-growing economy, leading the economies with a growth rate of 6.48 percent by 2026.
Therefore, the relationship between Indonesia and India continues to strengthen, as they share common cultural roots and ancient traditions based on sanatana dharma dating back to the Ramayana and Mahabharata.
This effort is intended to strengthen the relationship between the two countries, which has been connected since the time of President Sukarno.
India and Indonesia already established diplomatic relations in 1949. A year later, Indonesian President Sukarno was appointed chief guest at the first Republic Day of India in 1950.
Similarly, the first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru, visited Bandung to attend the Asia-Africa Conference in 1955.
Under leadership of President Subianto, strong diplomatic steps signaled a significant change in foreign policy approach of Indonesia. Furthermore, the relationship between Indonesia and India has strengthened amidst global geopolitical shifts.
President Prabowo Subianto even visited India as Guest of Honor at Republic Day celebrations of India, where he was welcomed by Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on January 24-26, 2025.
His visit to India affirmed the strengthening and expansion of strategic cooperation between Indonesia and India, particularly in the economic, defense, and maritime sectors, since the two countries agreed to become comprehensive strategic partners in 2018.
Previously, President Joko Widodo was the guest of honor at the 69th Republic Day commemoration in New Delhi, India, in 2018, and President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) was in 2011, and President Sukarno was a guest at the commemoration of the First Republic Day in 1950.
Moreover, the Indian Ambassador to Indonesia, Sandeep Chakravorty, met with the 5th President of the Republic of Indonesia, Megawati Soekarnoputri. They both discussed the close relationship between India and Indonesia since the era of President Soekarno and Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.
The meeting was held at the residence of Megawati in Menteng, Central Jakarta, on Monday (May 25). It took place in a warm atmosphere and was filled with nostalgia, reflecting the close historical ties and shared heritage of both countries.
Similarly, the meeting discussed various strategic issues related to geopolitics, efforts to improve the quality of democracy, and strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.
In a warm atmosphere filled with stories of the past, Megawati and Sandeep discussed how the personal closeness between the two founding fathers of the nation has been the foundation of the relationship between Indonesia and India to this day.
The discussion touched not only on history but also expanded to geopolitics, democracy, and the global challenges facing both countries.
The meeting demonstrated that the relationship between Indonesia and India was not built solely on modern diplomatic interests, but rather rooted in an ideological friendship having existed since the struggle for independence.
Megawati opened the conversation by recounting her personal experience attending the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, on September 1-6, 1961. At the time, Megawati was only 14 years old, but she had already joined the Indonesian delegates and met directly with a number of prominent world figures.
She recalled sitting with the founders of the Non-Aligned Movement, including Jawaharlal Nehru. That moment became one of the most memorable experiences of her life. “I was wearing a kebaya,” said Megawati while showing an old photo of her meeting with Nehru.
Megawati also displayed several other historical documents, including a photo of Nehru talking with President Soekarno at the Merdeka Palace on June 8, 1950.
In addition, recently, Chairman of the Bali House of Representative (DPRD), Dewa Made Mahayadnya, also known as Dewa Jack, accompanied by the Chairman of the Nasdem- Democratic Party Faction of the Bali House of Representatives for the Buleleng Electoral District, Dr. Somvir, received the CEO of Patanjali Ayurved, Acharya Balkrishna, in the room of the Chairman of the Bali House of Representatives, Denpasar, on Thursday (Jun 4).
Acharya Balkrishna is also the Managing Director of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) conglomerate of India, Patanjali Ayurved. He co-founded the company with renowned yoga guru Baba Ramdev in 2006.
Under his leadership, Patanjali has grown from a small pharmacy to one of the largest consumer goods (FMCG) companies in India with an annual turnover of tens of thousands of crores of rupees.
Acharya Balkrishna, also the Vice-Chancellor of Patanjali University, India, was born in Haridwar on August 4, 1972, to a family of Nepalese immigrants. He studied Ayurveda and Sanskrit at Gurukul Haryana, where he first met Baba Ramdev.
The success of Patanjali has made him one of richest billionaires of India, with a net worth reported by Forbes to be in the billions of dollars.
The Vice-Chancellor of Patanjali University, India, Acharya Balkrishna, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the first public Hindu university in the country, IGB Sugriwa State Hindu University.
In the meantime, the number of Indian tourists visiting Bali ranks second. It has been increasing almost every year, with spending in Bali drastically increasing foreign exchange earnings and foreign tourist levies (PWA). This will also support the economic growth of Bali. (GAB/ART/002)
The land belonging to the Bali Provincial Government, planned for the construction of the India Cultural Center Bali (ICCB) on Jalan Tantular, Renon, Denpasar, has once again come under public scrutiny.
A sign board has even been installed, and the planned construction of the ICCB project was inaugurated by the Governor of Bali (1998-2008), Dewa Beratha, Indian Ambassador Hemant Krishan Singh, and ICCR DG Rakesh Kumar.
However, to date, the project is known to be stalled, with no signs of continued progress. Understandably, the public is questioning the fate of the Bali Provincial Government assets used for the project.
“Well, we are actually just wondering why the land, which already has a sign out in front, has not been opened yet,” said Putu Suasta, Founder of the JARRAK NGO and the Wisnu Foundation, in Denpasar, Thursday (Jun 4).
Moreover, the allocation of the assets having been approved for the Indian government should be available for public use to enhance cultural and economic relations between Bali and India.
The land having been approved for the purpose should be able to be developed by the Indian government.
“If there are bureaucratic and administrative obstacles, the Bali Regional Government is obligated to help smooth out all these obstacles,” he stressed.
Considering that India is a large country with the largest population and Hindu population in the world as well as having economic, educational, and resource strength, the country under leadership of Prime Minister Modi is advancing in all aspects.
The 2026 global GDP estimate reflects the latest projections for major economies. Although the US and China remain the top two economies, India currently ranks 6th in nominal value with a nominal GDP of approximately USD 4.15 trillion. India also remains the fastest-growing major economy in the world.
India is among the top 10 largest economies. The United States, with a GDP of USD 32.38 trillion, remains the largest economy in the world. China, with a GDP of USD 20.85 trillion, remains the second-largest economy.
Meanwhile, India, with a GDP of USD 4.15 trillion, currently ranks 6th among the largest economies after Germany, Japan, and the United Kingdom.
However, India experiences the fastest-growing economy, leading the economies with a growth rate of 6.48 percent by 2026.
Therefore, the relationship between Indonesia and India continues to strengthen, as they share common cultural roots and ancient traditions based on sanatana dharma dating back to the Ramayana and Mahabharata.
This effort is intended to strengthen the relationship between the two countries, which has been connected since the time of President Sukarno.
India and Indonesia already established diplomatic relations in 1949. A year later, Indonesian President Sukarno was appointed chief guest at the first Republic Day of India in 1950.
Similarly, the first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru, visited Bandung to attend the Asia-Africa Conference in 1955.
Under leadership of President Subianto, strong diplomatic steps signaled a significant change in foreign policy approach of Indonesia. Furthermore, the relationship between Indonesia and India has strengthened amidst global geopolitical shifts.
President Prabowo Subianto even visited India as Guest of Honor at Republic Day celebrations of India, where he was welcomed by Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on January 24-26, 2025.
His visit to India affirmed the strengthening and expansion of strategic cooperation between Indonesia and India, particularly in the economic, defense, and maritime sectors, since the two countries agreed to become comprehensive strategic partners in 2018.
Previously, President Joko Widodo was the guest of honor at the 69th Republic Day commemoration in New Delhi, India, in 2018, and President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) was in 2011, and President Sukarno was a guest at the commemoration of the First Republic Day in 1950.
Moreover, the Indian Ambassador to Indonesia, Sandeep Chakravorty, met with the 5th President of the Republic of Indonesia, Megawati Soekarnoputri. They both discussed the close relationship between India and Indonesia since the era of President Soekarno and Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.
The meeting was held at the residence of Megawati in Menteng, Central Jakarta, on Monday (May 25). It took place in a warm atmosphere and was filled with nostalgia, reflecting the close historical ties and shared heritage of both countries.
Similarly, the meeting discussed various strategic issues related to geopolitics, efforts to improve the quality of democracy, and strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.
In a warm atmosphere filled with stories of the past, Megawati and Sandeep discussed how the personal closeness between the two founding fathers of the nation has been the foundation of the relationship between Indonesia and India to this day.
The discussion touched not only on history but also expanded to geopolitics, democracy, and the global challenges facing both countries.
The meeting demonstrated that the relationship between Indonesia and India was not built solely on modern diplomatic interests, but rather rooted in an ideological friendship having existed since the struggle for independence.
Megawati opened the conversation by recounting her personal experience attending the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit in Belgrade, Yugoslavia, on September 1-6, 1961. At the time, Megawati was only 14 years old, but she had already joined the Indonesian delegates and met directly with a number of prominent world figures.
She recalled sitting with the founders of the Non-Aligned Movement, including Jawaharlal Nehru. That moment became one of the most memorable experiences of her life. “I was wearing a kebaya,” said Megawati while showing an old photo of her meeting with Nehru.
Megawati also displayed several other historical documents, including a photo of Nehru talking with President Soekarno at the Merdeka Palace on June 8, 1950.
In addition, recently, Chairman of the Bali House of Representative (DPRD), Dewa Made Mahayadnya, also known as Dewa Jack, accompanied by the Chairman of the Nasdem- Democratic Party Faction of the Bali House of Representatives for the Buleleng Electoral District, Dr. Somvir, received the CEO of Patanjali Ayurved, Acharya Balkrishna, in the room of the Chairman of the Bali House of Representatives, Denpasar, on Thursday (Jun 4).
Acharya Balkrishna is also the Managing Director of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) conglomerate of India, Patanjali Ayurved. He co-founded the company with renowned yoga guru Baba Ramdev in 2006.
Under his leadership, Patanjali has grown from a small pharmacy to one of the largest consumer goods (FMCG) companies in India with an annual turnover of tens of thousands of crores of rupees.
Acharya Balkrishna, also the Vice-Chancellor of Patanjali University, India, was born in Haridwar on August 4, 1972, to a family of Nepalese immigrants. He studied Ayurveda and Sanskrit at Gurukul Haryana, where he first met Baba Ramdev.
The success of Patanjali has made him one of richest billionaires of India, with a net worth reported by Forbes to be in the billions of dollars.
The Vice-Chancellor of Patanjali University, India, Acharya Balkrishna, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the first public Hindu university in the country, IGB Sugriwa State Hindu University.
In the meantime, the number of Indian tourists visiting Bali ranks second. It has been increasing almost every year, with spending in Bali drastically increasing foreign exchange earnings and foreign tourist levies (PWA). This will also support the economic growth of Bali. (GAB/ART/002)
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