About the Campaign
5th Largest Economy In The World
India is on its way to be among the top three economies by 2030.
As a nation, we are committed to boost this growth in a manner that has a positive impact on people, natural resources and environment.
Launched by NDTV, India Sustainability Mission 2.0 is a nationwide campaign focused on turning sustainability goals into real action. As India moves toward becoming a top global economy, the initiative highlights the need to balance economic growth with environmental responsibility.
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Pralhad Joshi
Union Minister of New & Renewable Energy and Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
Vibha Dhawan
Director General, TERI
Ajay Mathur
Professor of Practice, School of Public Policy, IIT & Former DG, International Solar Alliance
Aarti Khosla
Executive Director, Global Strategic Communications Council (GSCC)
Aarti Nain
Senior Advisor, UNEP India Cooling Programme
Shishir Priyadarshi
President, Climate Research Foundation, Former Director, World Trade Organization (WTO)
Sameer Bhatnagar
Partner, KPMG India
Varad Pande
Partner & Director, BCG Singapore
Jyoti Kirit Parikh
Executive Director, Integrated Research and Action for Development, Former Member Prime Ministers Advisory Panel on Climate Council
Chandra Bhushan
CEO, International Forum for Environment, Sustainability & Technology
Ulka Kelkar
Executive Director Climate Program, WRI India
Ravindra Mohan
Director, ChargeZone
Arjun Dutt
Senior Programme Lead, CEEW
Pradeep Kheruka
Executive Chairman of Borosil Renewables Ltd.
Suman Chandra
(IAS) Director, Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India
Chandra Bhushan
CEO, International Forum for Environment, Sustainability & Technology
Anand Shekhar
CEO, WaterAid India
Ajay Kamble
ESG Head, Lloyd Metals
Agenda
3:00 PM
Energy Transition: Powering A Billion Dreams
Vibha Dhawan
Director General, TERI
Ajay Mathur
Professor of Practice, School of Public Policy, IIT & Former DG, International Solar Alliance
Aarti Khosla
Executive Director, Global Strategic Communications Council (GSCC)
Ravindra Mohan
Director, ChargeZone
3:40 PM
India’s Solar Ambition: The Industry Perspective
Pradeep Kheruka
Executive Chairman of Borosil Renewables Ltd.
4:00 PM
Fireside
Suman Chandra
(IAS) Director, Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India
4:20 PM
Green Infrastructure: Building India for the Next Century
Aarti Nain
Senior Advisor, UNEP India Cooling Programme
Shishir Priyadarshi
President, Climate Research Foundation, Former Director, World Trade Organization (WTO)
Sameer Bhatnagar
Partner, KPMG India
5:00 PM
Policy & Green Finance: Putting Money Where the Mission Is
Varad Pande
Partner & Director, BCG Singapore
Jyoti Kirit Parikh
Executive Director, Integrated Research and Action for Development, Former Member Prime Ministers Advisory Panel on Climate Council
Arjun Dutt
Senior Programme Lead, CEEW
6:25 PM
Personal Sustainability: The Billion Acts of Change
Chandra Bhushan
CEO, International Forum for Environment, Sustainability & Technology
Ulka Kelkar
Executive Director Climate Program, WRI India
Anand Shekhar
CEO, WaterAid India
Ajay Kamble
ESG Head, Lloyd Metals
7:30 PM
India Sustainability Mission: India At The Inflection Point
Pralhad Joshi
Union Minister of New & Renewable Energy and Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
Reported by Akhilesh Sharma, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Wednesday March 25, 2026 , New Delhi"If you look at our neighbours, they are having major issues. In India not even a single petrol pump is dry," Pralhad Joshi said.
- Edited by Shatabdi Chowdhury | Friday November 08, 2024 , New Delhi
The states of Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat recently witnessed wolves and crocodiles crossing over from their natural habitat to human settlements. Experts blame habitat loss and climate change for these occurrences.
- NDTV News Desk | Friday September 06, 2024 , New Delhi
Union Minister Prahlad Joshi today said that seeking votes in exchange for free electricity is a very dangerous trend. Speaking at the India Sustainability Mission - Conclave, Mr Joshi said, "Providing electricity entirely free is not sustainable."
A 360 Degree Campaign
Aligned with India’s net-zero target for 2070, the campaign promotes better waste management, sustainable consumption, clean energy adoption, and climate awareness. It brings together citizens, businesses, and policymakers to drive collective action. More than just a campaign, it is a movement encouraging every Indian to contribute toward a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future.
Industry Leaders
Start-up Founders
Policymakers
Today’s CO2 Level
425.55PPM