PN Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 25: Marking the World Earth Day, the Indian Army, in a collaborative effort with the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK), hosted the prestigious India Green Summit 2024 at Jhansi Military Station . Under the overall mentorship of Lieutenant General Preet Pal Singh, AVS GOC of Sudarshan Chakra Corps, the summit served as a platform to showcase innovative environmental solutions and facilitate critical discussions on climate change and sustainable development within the military infrastructure. Worked in. The event, attended by Indian Army and Air Force officers from different parts of the country, brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including reputed organizations such as the Building Materials and Technology Promotion Council (BMCC).
), Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), India Meteorological Department (IMD), Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), School of Planning and Governance (SPG), Climate Resilient Observing Systems Promotion Council (CROPC), and Construction Industry Development Council (CIDC) Additionally, 15 organizations including Tata BlueScope showcased the latest sustainable development technologies focusing on advanced sustainable construction practices. The India Green Summit gained further significance as it celebrated the anniversary of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed last year.Between IIT Kanpur and Commander Works Engineer of Jhansi Station on Earth Day. This pioneering collaboration aims to transform Jhansi Military Station into a carbon-neutral facility, highlighting the shared commitment of the Indian branch and IIT Kanpur towards environmental responsibilities. Organized by Professor Rajeev Jindal from the Department of Sustainable Energy Engineering IIT Kanpur and Colonel Akhil Singh Charak from Military Engineering and managed by Progression Global, the summit served as a platform to highlight the synergy between technological innovation and sustainable military practices . Major General M. Mathur, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the White Tiger Division, delivered the keynote address of the event. The importance of green and sustainable measures, which will guide future actions towards environmental responsibility within the Army, expressed Professor Rajeev Jindal, Department of Sustainable Energy Engineering, IIT Kanpur, “India Green Summit 2024 is a great platform for collaboration between academia and the Army. Gives an example of power.By working together, we can develop innovative solutions to ensure a sustainable future for our defense infrastructure. The successful transformation of Jhansi Military Station into a carbon-neutral facility will serve as a model for other military establishments across the country. The summit featured several keynote speeches and engaging panel discussions covering important topics ranging from climate change mitigation strategies to sustainable construction technologies and the exploration of innovations in renewable energy and water conservation specifically tailored for military applications. Participants gained valuable insights from experts on practical implementation. These technologies are in development projects at various military stations across India Colonel Akhil Singh Charak of the Military Engineering Services commented, “The Indian Army gives priority to both national security and environmental responsibility.India Green Summit 2024 has served as an invaluable platform to explore innovative sustainable technologies and manufacturing.” Strong partnerships with leading institutions like IIT Kanpur will help us achieve our objective of creating environmentally responsible military facilities across India. The partnership and collaborative efforts showcased at the India Green Summit will continue to serve as a guide to other military stations across the country to adopt similar sustainable practices, aiming for a greener, more sustainable future in line with national and global environmental goals. About IIT Kanpur The Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur was established in 1959 and was declared an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India through an Act of Parliament. Known for its standards and fundamental R&D contributions over the years.The institute has a vast lush green campus spread over 1055 acres with huge academic and research resources spread across 19 departments, 2 centers and 3 interdisciplinary programs with more than 570 full-time faculty in engineering, science, design humanities and management disciplines. There is a pool. members and around 9000 students For more information, visit www.indiagreensummit.co [http://192.168.70.1:8090/ips/block/webcat?cat=0&pl=1&lu=0&url=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5pbmRpYWdyZWVuc3VtbWl0LmNvbS8~