The first International conference on the Middle Way Approach (MWA) is underway at the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts, Dharamshala with over 500 participants. MWA is the official policy adopted by the Tibetan government-in-exile which seek genuine autonomy within China. Pema Jungney, the former Speaker of the Tibetan Parliament attended the inaugural function as the Chief Guest. The five day conference will conclude on May 31.