Launch of SDG Handbook for Indian Higher Education
Subsequent to the PACT2030 inaugural conclave held at Goa in March 2022, based on the insightful discussions and exchange of ideas between some of the top higher education institutions, QS I-GAUGE has developed a Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Handbook which will serve as a ready reckoner for Indian Higher Education Institutions in fostering sustainability initiatives.
PACT2030 (Pledge, Act, Change, and Transform) is a social enterprise that has been constituted by QS I-GAUGE to empower academic institutions to think beyond their boundaries and care for the world. It has a long-term vision and is a scalable model on global platforms. PACT2030 brings together like-minded leaders, founders, and chancellors of academic institutions, policymakers, and the government to engage all the intelligent forces for creating a better world.
The “SDG Handbook for Indian Higher Education” encompasses the following:
- Need for global academic engagement to accelerate SDGs
- Value proposition for academia through SDGs
- PACT2030 – A platform for academic leadership to champion the change towards SDGs
- Global and India’s progress on SDGs
- Current engagement of academia in progressing SDG 4 & 11
- Recommendations for HEIs to spearhead SDG innovations
Programme Agenda
| Time | Event | Speaker |
| 3.00 PM | Welcome address | Dr Ashwin Fernandes CEO, QS I-GAUGE |
| 3.05 PM | Keynote address | Shri Sarbjit Singh Sahota Disaster Risk Reduction Specialist, UNICEF India |
| 3.10 PM | Panel Discussion: “The role of academic leadership & capacity building in accelerating SDGs” |
Dr Geeta R Thakur Dean - Manav Rachna University Dr Supriya Patil Director, IQAC -Savitribai Phule Pune University Dr Lakshmi Priya Vinjamuri Professor - Uttaranchal University Dr Krishnendu Sarkar Director - NSHM College of Management & Technology Dr Deepak Nallaswamy Director, Academic Affairs - Saveetha University |
| 3.55 PM | Student Presentation on an SDG innovation: "Kanyathon - an Experiential Program for Social Impact" |
Jagdish Sheth School of Management |
| 4.05 PM |
Case study on the SDG progress: |
Mr Sanjay Padode President - Vijaybhoomi University |
| 4.15 PM | Chief Guest address | Shri Vijay K Nambiar Former Special Advisor to UN Secretary General Former Chef de Cabinet of the United Nations |
| 4.20 PM | Launch of SDG Handbook | By Chief Guest - Shri Vijay K Nambiar |
| 4.25 PM | Vote of thanks | Mr Ravin Nair COO, QS I-GAUGE |
We are happy to announce that the virtual launch of the SDG Handbook will be held on 8th July 2022 between 3.00 pm and 4.30 pm.
The event will conclude with the launch of 'SDG Handbook for Indian Higher Education' by Former Diplomat Mr Vijay K Nambiar, Permanent Representative to the UN in New York (2002-2004).