SRM University-A.P. Hosts Third Environmental Sustainability Exhibition

Fast Summary

• Event: The Environmental Sustainability Exhibition (ESE 3.0), organized by SRM University-AP’s Department of environmental Science and Engineering.
• Purpose: A national-level platform fostering innovation and collaboration in environmental protection and sustainable technologies.
• Keynote address: Vice-Chancellor (I/C) satish Kumar emphasized India’s commitment too global sustainability efforts, net-zero emissions, UN SDGs, and the Paris Climate Agreement.
• Participation: 155 attendees from Punjab, Bihar, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh; showcasing 60 exhibits-23 posters, 10 demos, and 25 oral presentations-from colleges across India.
• Winners & Prizes:

– First Prize: ₹20,000 won by P. Akhila and V. Yagneswari (Aditya University).
– Second Prize: ₹15,000 won by Swarna Baisa and Bhanu Naik Jaloth (SR University).
– third Prize: ₹10,000 won by J. Meghanasiri and P. Sharon (SRR & CVR Govt. Degree College).

• Attendees included Dean C.V. Tomy of SEAS; Associate Professor Rangabhashiyam Selvasembian; departmental heads; faculty; students from regional institutions.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The Environmental Sustainability Exhibition hosted by SRM University addresses critical aspects of India’s role in promoting sustainable technologies-a vital step towards meeting global climate goals like the UN SDGs and the Paris Agreement objectives. Such platforms play a significant role in fostering collaboration between academia to drive innovative solutions addressing ecological challenges at local levels while giving youth an outlet for active participation.

India is uniquely positioned on this front as it navigates both rapid industrialization and environmental obligations towards net-zero emissions initiatives-underscored during the event with references to examples like Sikkim’s progressive policies for sustainability. In addition to monetary support for top contributors through prizes distribution benefits equally capacity brainstorming within high-density Education alignment fuels sustainability might Positive outcomes trickling down grassroots scaling impactful prompting.

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