The absence of a centre for Buddhist studies came up in a meeting between minister of state for home affairs Kiren Rijiju and culture minister Mahesh Sharma on Wednesday.

Sources said both agreed on the proposal to establish such a centre and will work out the modalities. "Both ministers felt there was no monastery or place of worship for Buddhists despite a large population following the religion in the Capital. It has been decided to establish one of international repute in Delhi and the modalities will be worked out soon,'' a source said.

(TOI)