New Delhi, June 28 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded the revival of the ancient Indian tradition of Shastrarth (scholarly debate) at Nalanda University, saying the institution is successfully blending India's civilisational heritage with modern education and technology.

Addressing the 135th episode of his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat', the Prime Minister recalled inaugurating the new campus of Nalanda University two years ago and praised the institution for reviving the age-old practice of reasoned debate.

"Two years ago, I had the opportunity to inaugurate the new campus of Nalanda University. Nalanda University has revived our ancient tradition of 'Shastrarth'. Shastrarth is not just a medium to put forward one...