New Delhi: Leading English daily Orissa Post, in partnership with the Environmentalist Foundation of India, will organise the BlueGreen India Summit December 5 in New Delhi, bringing together policymakers, environmental experts, parliamentarians, students and grassroots conservationists to deliberate on balancing economic growth with environmental sustainability.
The summit aims to provide a national platform for discussions on pressing environmental challenges, with a focus on translating policy commitments into measurable conservation efforts. It will emphasise the need for coordinated action among government institutions, civil society, scientific communities and young people to protect India’s natural ecosystems while sustaining economic development.
The event will feature keynote addresses and panel discussions involving Members of Parliament from across the political spectrum. The deliberations will focus on policy interventions, legislative frameworks and resource allocation to integrate sustainability into urban development, natural resource management and climate-resilient infrastructure.
Engaging the next generation of environmental advocates will be another key component of the summit. Students from schools and universities will get an opportunity to interact directly with parliamentarians and conservation leaders, share their concerns and present ideas on environmental protection and green governance.
The summit will also recognise grassroots initiatives through the BlueGreen India Awards, which will honour 10 pioneering conservation projects for their contributions to environmental sustainability. The awards will recognise efforts in biodiversity conservation, water security, circular economy and habitat restoration.
By bringing together policymakers, young changemakers, scientists and grassroots practitioners, the BlueGreen India Summit seeks to strengthen collaboration and encourage practical solutions to India’s growing environmental challenges.
Through the initiative, Orissa Post aims to promote a development approach that places ecological responsibility alongside economic progress, while highlighting the role of collective action in building a sustainable future.