Nalanda Vaad marked the first outreach programme of Nalanda University, aimed at reviving India’s ancient tradition of structured intellectual discourse. Discussions during Nalanda Vaad covered a wide range of themes, including free speech and truth, rule of law versus rule of justice, and the joint family system vis-à-vis the nuclear family system, among others. Nalanda Vaad provided a platform for students to engage deeply with ideas rooted in India’s civilisational ethos while addressing contemporary legal, social, and philosophical questions. At its core, Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam Ki Oar 4.0 attempted to bridge ancient Indian value systems with contemporary constitutional and legal frameworks. While the geopolitical sessions examined India’s evolving role on the world stage, the legal sessions turned inward towards the Constitution as the cornerstone of democratic stability.