SANKET 2025 Conference Concludes Successfully with 240+ Attendees and 50+ Research Papers
New Delhi, December 16, 2025 – The Govardhan Ecovillage (GEV), in collaboration with prestigious institutions such as IIT Bombay, IIT Kanpur, NIT Warangal, and the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), successfully hosted the SANKET 2025 conference. This landmark national event focused on “Sustainability through Ancient Knowledge & Emerging Technologies” and attracted over 240 attendees, featuring more than 50 research papers.
Historic Gathering Celebrates India’s Sustainable Future
The conference, held at the Victor Menezes Convention Centre (VMCC) at IIT Bombay, was themed “Unlocking Green Minds.” It brought together India’s leading sustainability pioneers, researchers, and practitioners to discuss and promote sustainable practices and innovations.
Conference Highlights
The event featured a range of keynote addresses and panel discussions led by notable figures in sustainability, including:
- Gauranga Das, Director, Govardhan Ecovillage
- K. Ramasubramanian, Institute Chair Professor & Sanskrit Scholar, IIT Bombay
- Dr. Anuradda Ganesh, Clean Energy & Biomass Expert, IIT Madras
- Shri Subramanian Chidambaran, Chief Strategy Officer, Cummins India
- Shri Ranpal Singh, Energy Collaboration Leader, Tata Power
- Shri Vishwanath Srikantaiah, Rain Man of Bengaluru
Additionally, expert panelists discussed topics such as heritage conservation, sustainable agriculture, and green energy, with Prof. Pennan Chinnasamy serving as the moderator.
Key Outcomes
- Over 50 peer-reviewed research papers were presented across multiple tracks.
- Recognition was given to the Best Papers and Posters in their respective themes.
- All participants received a tri-institutional certification from GEV, GESH-IITB, and KSS-IITK.
- Intensive panel discussions focused on integrating ancient wisdom with modern technological solutions.
- Vibrant networking opportunities were created among academics, industry leaders, policymakers, and practitioners.
Strategic Partnership: GEV & IIT Bombay MoU
In a significant development during the conference, Govardhan Ecovillage and IIT Bombay signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing sustainability through collaborative capacity building, living lab creation, and on-ground research implementation.
This partnership focuses on:
- Capacity Building: Joint training programs and workshops on sustainable technologies, water management, renewable energy, and agro-tech innovations.
- Living Labs: Development of demonstration projects at GEV for testing and scaling sustainable solutions in real-world rural settings.
- On-Ground Research Implementation: Translating academic research into practical, scalable solutions that benefit rural communities and support India’s sustainability goals.
This strategic collaboration exemplifies the core vision of SANKET 2025: to bridge India’s timeless wisdom traditions with cutting-edge scientific innovation to create lasting, community-centered sustainability solutions.
Conference Theme & Impact
Participants at SANKET 2025 included researchers, students, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and policymakers who engaged in meaningful dialogue on practical solutions for energy transitions, water security, rural entrepreneurship, and consciousness-driven sustainability.
The success of SANKET 2025 marks the beginning of a sustained movement to position India as a global leader in sustainability through the integration of ancient wisdom and modern innovation. The GEV-IITB partnership is expected to yield tangible outcomes in the coming months, including pilot projects, capacity-building initiatives, and peer-reviewed publications.
Looking Ahead
SANKET 2025 affirms the possibility of a conscious, sustainable, and regenerative future—one grounded in India’s timeless values and powered by technological excellence. The conference has set the stage for ongoing discussions and initiatives that will continue to shape the sustainability landscape in India.
About SANKET 2025
SANKET 2025 was a national conference organized by Govardhan Ecovillage (GEV, Wada) in association with the Kotak School of Sustainability (IIT Kanpur), the Green Energy & Sustainability Hub (GESH) at IIT Bombay, NIT Warangal, and the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC). The event served as a platform for collaboration and exchange of ideas among various stakeholders in the sustainability sector.
Note: The information presented above is based on a press release and is intended for informational purposes only.
