Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh today announced that a centre for Malaviya studies will be set up at the Banaras Hindu University (BHU). Addressing a function in New Delhi to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Mahamana Madan Mohan Malaviya, Dr. Singh said a digital collection of Dr. Malaviya's writings would also be compiled for the first time. The Prime Minister also informed the Government plans to establish chairs, scholarships and education related awards in his name.

The Prime Minister lauded the effort of late Malaviya in building the Indian National Congress, of which he was elected president four times. Dr. Singh said Malaviyaji wanted the youth of India to benefit from an integrated education that incorporated scientific knowledge, practical training and ethical studies. Dr. Singh said Malaviyaji wanted to blend the best of Indian learning with the modern scientific ideas of the west.
Speaking on the occasion, Minister for Culture Kumari Selja said Madan Mohan Malaviya always fought for women empowerment and against untouchability.
Banaras Hindu University chancellor Dr Karan Singh said BHU was the first university set up by an Indian.

UPA chairperson Ms Sonia Gandhi released a biography of Madan Mohan Malaviya in Hindi and English. The Prime minister also released a commemorative postal stamp.