About the Campaign: 'Padadhikaree Abhiyan'
The International Council of Religions (ICR) launches its landmark nationwide and worldwide Office Bearers Enrolment Campaign. This initiative seeks dedicated individuals, religious scholars, social activists, youth leaders, educators, and community champions committed to fostering harmony, tolerance, and constructive interfaith dialogue.
Core Campaign Mission: To establish a vibrant, transparent, and proactive organizational network of office bearers at International, National, State, District, and Local levels, ensuring that peacebuilding and humanitarian support reach every community.
Key Pillars of the Movement
Interfaith Dialogue & Mutual Respect: Bringing diverse spiritual traditions together on common humanitarian platforms.
Community Peace & Conflict Resolution: Mobilizing ground-level peace committees to preempt discord and build solidarity.
Youth & Women Empowerment: Nurturing the next generation of ethical and empathetic global leadership.
Humanitarian Relief & Social Welfare: Organizing healthcare camps, disaster response, education drives, and food security programs.
Values Education & Cultural Harmony: Promoting universal ethical values and spiritual oneness across educational institutions.
Open Portfolios & Organizational Structure
Nominations are open across five tiers of administrative and functional governance. Candidates may apply according to their leadership experience, regional presence, and domain expertise.
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Administrative Tier
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Available Office Bearer Portfolios
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Key Responsibilities
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Tier 1: Global / International Level
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• Global Patron / Advisory Council Member
• Vice President (International Affairs)
• International General Secretary
• Regional Director (Continental Chapters)
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Oversee multinational interfaith summits, global diplomatic relations, international peace delegations, and international policy.
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Tier 2: National Level
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• National President / Working President
• National General Secretary (Org.)
• National Secretary (Media & PR)
• National Treasurer & Chief Coordinator
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Lead national-level campaigns, interface with governmental and statutory peace councils, manage national executive committee.
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Tier 3: State / Provincial Level
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• State President & Vice Presidents
• State General Secretary / Secretary
• State Convener (Youth & Women Wings)
• State Head (Legal & Grievance Cell)
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Drive statewide outreach, establish district committees, organize regional peace symposiums, coordinate disaster relief.
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Tier 4: District & City Level
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• District President & District General Secretary
• City Coordinator / Town Secretary
• District In-Charge (Interfaith Harmony)
• Social Media & Communications Lead
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Manage grassroots mobilization, local peace committees, celebrate interfaith festivals, conduct community service.
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Tier 5: Specialized Functional Wings
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• Youth Interfaith Wing (National/State/District)
• Women Leadership & Empowerment Wing
• Humanitarian & Medical Relief Wing
• IT, Digital Media & Research Wing
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Specialized execution of domain projects, digital campaigns, academic workshops, and volunteer mobilization.
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Eligibility Criteria & Code of Conduct
Who Can Apply?
Minimum age: 21 years (18 years for Youth Wing ambassadors).
Commitment to secularism, interfaith coexistence, non-violence, and constitutional values.
Clean public standing with no history of hate speech, sectarian discrimination, or anti-social activities.
Proven leadership or active involvement in social work, religious harmony, education, or community welfare.
Willingness to dedicate at least 4 to 6 hours per week for council activities and meetings.
Code of Conduct for Office Bearers
Non-Partisan Principle: The Council is strictly non-political; positions cannot be used for electoral or commercial propaganda.
Equal Respect (Sarva Dharma Sambhava): Every religion, faith tradition, and belief system must be treated with equal dignity.
Financial Integrity: Utmost transparency in event management, donations, and institutional funds.
Official Representation: Only authorized spokespersons may issue official press statements on behalf of the Council.
Why Join Us? Benefits & Privileges
Appointed Office Bearers receive prestigious organizational backing, international credentials, and global leadership opportunities.
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Benefit Category
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What You Receive as an Appointed Office Bearer
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Official Credentials & Identity
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• Official Appointment Letter signed by the Global Chairman / President
• High-security Digital & Physical Photo ID Card with QR verification
• Official ICR Email ID / Digital Badge for authorized correspondence
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Global & National Platforms
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• Speaking invitations to National and International Interfaith Summits
• Representation in delegations to UN-partner bodies and peace forums
• Opportunity to chair regional seminars and community dialogues
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Social Impact & Recognition
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• Annual Global Peace Awards and Leadership Felicitation
• Institutional recommendation letters for social contributions and fellowships
• Dedicated profile page on the official website leadership directory
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Capacity Building
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• Leadership training in peace diplomacy, conflict mediation, and NGO governance
• Direct access to a global network of spiritual leaders, academics, and diplomats
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Step-by-Step Selection Process
Step 1: Online Application Submission
Fill out the official online nomination form, upload your resume/bio-data, photo ID proof, and social work profile.
Step 2: Scrutiny & Background Verification
The Central Scrutiny Committee evaluates the application, verifies background, and checks local credibility.
Step 3: Interactive Interview / Virtual Interaction
Shortlisted candidates attend a brief virtual or in-person discussion with the Governing Board.
Step 4: Formal Appointment & Notification
Approval by Central Executive Council followed by issuance of the Official Appointment Letter and Certificate of Designation.
Step 5: Induction & Orientation
Virtual onboarding, allocation of territorial responsibilities, and introduction to the regional team.
Online Application Form Architecture (Web Form Specification)
Below is the exact field layout to be implemented on the website's '/apply-office-bearer' page:
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Form Section
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Field Label
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Field Type
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Validation / Notes
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Personal Info
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Full Name (as per Govt ID)
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Text Field
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Mandatory, Capitalized
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Personal Info
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Date of Birth & Gender
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Date Picker / Dropdown
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Min age 18/21 verified
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Personal Info
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Faith / Religious Background
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Dropdown + 'Prefer not to say'
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Inclusive of all traditions
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Contact Details
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Mobile / WhatsApp Number
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Tel Number (with Country Code)
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OTP Verification recommended
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Contact Details
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Official Email Address
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Email Field
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Verification email triggered
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Location Info
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Country, State/Province, District, City
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Cascading Dropdown
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Determines organizational unit
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Portfolio Choice
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Desired Level & Position Applied For
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Dropdown (Tier 1 to 5)
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Select preferred role
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Background
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Current Profession & Organization
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Text Field
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Profession / Business / Ministry
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Background
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Prior Experience in Social / Interfaith Work
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Textarea (300 words)
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Summary of achievements
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Document Upload
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Upload Passport Photo & Govt ID (PDF/JPG)
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File Upload
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Max 5MB each
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Declaration
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I agree to the ICR Non-Sectarian Charter & Code
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Checkbox
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Mandatory acceptance
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ Section)
Q1: Is the International Council of Religions associated with any political party?
A: Absolutely not. ICR is an independent, non-political, non-partisan, and non-profit global federation dedicated solely to peace, interfaith fellowship, and social welfare.
Q2: Is there any mandatory fee to become an Office Bearer?
A: No mandatory membership or designation fee is charged for leadership selection. Appointments are made purely on merit, character, and dedication to social service.
Q3: What is the tenure of an appointed Office Bearer?
A: The standard tenure for executive office bearers is 2 years, subject to annual performance review and active participation in council initiatives.
Q4: Can people from minority religions or non-theistic traditions apply?
A: Yes! ICR embraces universal inclusivity. Leaders from all recognized religions, indigenous faiths, spiritual traditions, and humanist peace advocates are warmly welcomed.
Q5: How will my appointment be officially verified by third parties?
A: Every appointed office bearer is listed on our official website's 'Global Leadership Directory' with a unique Verification ID and QR code on their ID card.
