07 January,2025 11:47 AM IST | Mumbai | Dipti Singh
Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar launched the policy at IIT-Bombay on Tuesday.
Dr Sukanta Majumdar, the Minister of State for Education and Development of the North East Region, launched the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Bombay's Sustainability Policy on Tuesday, marking a significant step toward environmental conservation and sustainable development.
His visit included a series of high-level meetings, presentations, and facility tours showcasing IIT-Bombay's contributions to research, innovation, and sustainability.
IIT-Bombay's step towards a greener future
The centerpiece of Dr Majumdar's visit was the unveiling of IIT-Bombay's Sustainability Policy, which aims to integrate sustainability into the core functioning of the institute. The policy focuses on critical areas such as environmental education, zero-carbon emission strategies, waste management, biodiversity enhancement, and green energy research.
Dr Majumdar also launched the report of the Pan-IIT Sustainability Conclave, which highlighted collaborative efforts across IITs for achieving net-zero campuses, and the first newsletter of IIT-Bombay's Research Hub for Green Energy and Sustainability (GESH).
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Speaking on the occasion, Majumdar lauded IIT-Bombay's initiatives, and said, "The launch of the Sustainability Policy reflects the institute's unwavering commitment to creating a greener future. Through its exceptional research and innovation, IIT-Bombay is contributing significantly to realizing the vision of Viksit Bharat."
The launch event included a detailed presentation by Professor Anurag Garg, Associate Dean (Infrastructure Planning and Support), on IIT-Bombay's Campus Sustainability Plan, which outlined actionable steps for reducing the campus's carbon footprint and promoting eco-friendly practices. Following this, Sanjay Mahajani, the Professor-In-Charge of GESH, elaborated on the hub's mission to enable cutting-edge research and education in sustainability, with a focus on green energy and climate change.
Some of the key features of IIT-Bombay's Sustainability Policy include environmental education - Integrating sustainability concepts into academic and research programmes - and zero carbon emission approach.
