[1] A proposal, under the umbrella of an organisation called Sanghkaya,[2] was sent to the central government, which the Union ministry of culture has agreed.
Though Valabhi is known to have championed the cause of Nikaya Buddhism (particularly of the Pudgalavada Sammitiya school), it was neither exclusive nor insular.
Apart from religious sciences, courses offered include: Students graduating from Valabhi were usually employed by kings to assist in the government of their kingdoms.
Kathasaritsagara narrates the story of a Brahmana, who was determined that he would rather send his son to Valabhi, than to Nalanda or Banaras.
It is quite certain that a stamp of approval of doctrines preached by various scholars by the Panditas of Valabhi, who were of authority, was valued highly in learned assemblies of many kingdoms.