Briefing reporters on the Prime Ministers schedule and regional priorities, MEA Secretary (East) Rudrendra Tandon highlighted how the revived international institution in Bihar is evolving into a premier hub for both heritage studies and cutting-edge disciplines. New Delhi [India], November 12 (ANI): Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Manila for the ASEAN-India and East Asia Summits, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has underscored the pivotal role of Nalanda.