The National Green Tribunal (NGT) will be organizing two-day National Conference on ‘Environment – 2025’ on 29th and 30th March 2025 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. This conference will be inaugurated by the Hon’ble President of India, Droupadi Murmu. The inaugural ceremony will also feature the presence of Bhupender Yadav, Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Hon’ble Justice Vikram Nath, Judge, Supreme Court of India, R. Venkataramani, Attorney General of India, and Justice Prakash Shrivastava, Chairperson of NGT.
This event will serve as a crucial platform to bring together key stakeholders to discuss pressing environmental challenges, share best practices, and collaborate on future action plans for sustainable environmental management. The two-day event aims to bridge existing gaps in policy enforcement and raise awareness about the importance of environmental preservation.
The conference will feature four technical sessions focused on core environmental issues:
- Air Quality Monitoring & Management: Chaired by Hon’ble Justice Joymalya Bagchi, Judge, Supreme Court of India.
- Water Quality Management & River Rejuvenation: Chaired by Hon’ble Justice Pratibha M. Singh, Judge, Delhi High Court.
- Forest and Biodiversity Conservation: Chaired by Hon’ble Justice Anand Pathak, Judge, Madhya Pradesh High Court.
- Reflections and Key Takeaways: Chaired by Hon’ble Justice P. S. Narsimha, Judge, Supreme Court of India.
The conference will see the participation of Supreme Court and High Court Judges, District Court Judges, Secretaries from various Ministries, and senior government officials, contributing to a multi-disciplinary approach to addressing environmental challenges.
The Valedictory Session scheduled for 30th March 2025 will be graced by the Hon’ble Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar, as the Chief Guest. The session will also feature addresses by Hon’ble Justice P. S. Narsimha, Hon’ble Justice Prakash Shrivastava, and Tushar Mehta, Solicitor General of India.
A key highlight of the conference will be the “Environment – Students’ Perspective” exhibition, showcasing initiatives and innovative environmental ideas from universities. The NGT will also honour universities for their outstanding contributions to environmental sustainability and education. Additionally, universities will have the opportunity to display their comprehensive environmental reports, highlighting their efforts in promoting sustainable development.
On the occasion, the NGT will release its e-Journal, which includes significant judgments, as well as a Souvenir Book titled ‘Voice of Nature’, which will be inaugurated by the Hon’ble Vice President of India during the Valedictory Session.
This conference marks a vital step towards fostering collaboration, raising awareness, and advancing the collective mission of environmental protection and sustainability.
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