A WORKSHOP ON "INDIA'S PATH TO SUSTAINABLE DVELOPMENT - A ROADMAP FOR FUTURE LEADERS" - 22.09.2025

 

 

 

PRESS NOTE ON WORKSHOP IN THE TITLED "INDIA'S PATH TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - A ROADMAP FOR FUTURE LEADERS" 

Department of Management Studies, SRM Valliammai Engineering College (Autonomous), Kattankulathur in association with Institution Innovation Council (IIC) and Industry Institution Partnership Cell (IIPC) organized a WORKSHOP IN THE TITLED “INDIA'S PATH TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: A ROADMAP FOR FUTURE LEADERS“ on 22^nd September 2025. The essence of the event focused on initiating the awareness in the Financial Literacy and Investment Basics among students and the strategies to implement such valuable goals.

Mr. P. UMAPATHY, Former Chief General Manager (Supply & Distribution), Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Chennai and Mr. C. RAVICHANDRAN, Senior Vice President (ESG), The RAMCO Cements Ltd, Chennai were the Chief guest of the Workshop.   

Dr. Venkata Sai Srinivasa Rao Muramalla, Professor & Head of the Department, Department of Management Studies, SRM Valliammai Engineering College (Autonomous) was the convener of the event and welcomed the Dignitaries, Chief Guest, Guest of Honour and the participants. He rendered thanks to the Management, Director and Principal for their support and motivation in organizing the event. Dr. A. VELUCHAMY, Professor of Practice was the coordinator of the event briefed about the Workshop.  This event aimed to provide a platform for students to showcase their interest towards the financial literacy and investment basics make the effective implementation plan for their lives.  The fact that such initiatives are being introduced by the department indicated a shift towards innovative and experiential learning approach, which is a positive development for upcoming future of students.

 

 

  

    

 

    THE EVENT:

India’s Path to Sustainable Development: A Roadmap for Future Leaders”

To achieve its vision of becoming a developed nation by 2047, India is following a multi-pronged roadmap for sustainable development that integrates economic growth, social inclusion, and environmental protection

. The strategy is based on aligning national priorities with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through a "localization" approach, which focuses on implementation at the state and district levels.

Roadmap pillars for sustainable development

Economic Growth and Innovation

• Rapid, sustainable, and inclusive growth: Policies are focused on accelerating infrastructure development, spurring investments, and boosting entrepreneurship while tackling issues like unemployment and inequality. The government uses digital public infrastructure (DPI), built on the Jan Dhan–Aadhaar–Mobile (JAM) trinity, to ensure inclusive, transparent, and efficient service delivery.
• Emerging economic power: As a leader of the Global South, India is leveraging its young population and burgeoning innovation ecosystem to become a global economic powerhouse. This includes leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) for public good, creating new jobs, and transforming traditional sectors like agriculture.
• Green finance: India is strengthening its financing mechanisms for climate action. This includes developing frameworks for green bonds, green deposits, and a national carbon trading scheme to attract private investment and fund green infrastructure.

Environmental Stewardship

• Renewable energy and net zero: India is aggressively pursuing its energy transition with a target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel power generation capacity by 2030 and a net-zero target by 2070. The National Green Hydrogen Mission and the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana are key schemes to support this transition. 

• Circular economy and waste management: Initiatives promote responsible consumption and production (SDG 12) through circular practices. Technologies such as waste-to-power and innovative waste-management systems are being adopted to reduce waste and recover resources.
• Ecosystem restoration: Efforts are underway to restore degraded land, protect biodiversity, and manage coastal and marine ecosystems. This includes compensatory afforestation and strengthening marine research.

Social Inclusion and Empowerment

• Poverty alleviation: Multiple flagship programs, such as the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana for affordable housing and the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), have helped lift millions out of multidimensional poverty.
• Health and education: The Ayushman Bharat scheme provides health insurance cover to millions, and the National Education Policy (NEP) focuses on digital and skill-based education.
• Empowering the vulnerable: Targeted interventions address social disparities based on caste and gender by increasing access to resources like education, healthcare, and employment opportunities.

Localisation and data-driven governance

• SDG India Index: NITI Aayog monitors progress on the SDGs at the national and sub-national levels through its SDG India Index. This encourages "cooperative and competitive federalism" by fostering healthy competition among states and union territories.
• Capacity building: NITI Aayog is actively involved in strengthening statistical systems and establishing robust monitoring frameworks to ensure that progress is tracked transparently and effectively.

Role for future leaders

Future leaders in India will need to focus on key areas to build on this roadmap.

• Integrated policymaking: Adopt a holistic approach that balances economic growth, social equity, and environmental sustainability in all policy decisions.
• Technological innovation: Invest in clean energy, green hydrogen, and sustainable agriculture technologies to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy. 

• Inclusive governance: Empower local communities and address systemic inequalities through targeted interventions, ensuring that no one is left behind.
• Global collaboration: Continue to leverage global partnerships, particularly with the Global South, to share expertise and mobilize resources for sustainable development.

The path to sustainable development for India is multifaceted and requires a concerted effort from all sectors of society. By continuing to focus on these pillars, India can achieve its ambitious goals and become a leader in sustainable development on the global stage.

The entire event was organized and coordinated by Dr. A. VELUCHAMY, Professor of Practice and convened by Dr. Venkata Sai Srinivasa Rao Muramalla, Professor & Head of the Department, Department of Management Studies, SRM Valliammai Engineering College (Autonomous). All the faculty members and non-teaching staff have taken active roles for the well conduct of the event. The commitment and hard work put in by everyone involved, from promotional activities to the vote of thanks, demonstrate a shared goal of nurturing students’ ideas and creativity. It's commendable that everyone played their part in motivating students and contributing to the overall success of the workshop.

CONCLUSION:

In conclusion, the workshop on “India’s Path to Sustainable Development: A Roadmap for Future Leaders” proved to be highly informative and impactful, providing participants with a deeper understanding of India’s sustainable development goals and the urgent need for collective action. The sessions inspired students to think critically, embrace innovative solutions, and take proactive steps toward addressing environmental and social challenges. The program successfully motivated future leaders to integrate sustainability into their personal, academic, and professional lives, thereby contributing to building a greener, more inclusive, and resilient India.