Overview

• Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot urged citizens to recognize the climate crisis and treat sustainable development as an urgent national imperative.
• O.P. Jindal Global University released its 2025 Sustainable Development Report, showcasing expanded research output, campus conservation measures, and alignment with UN SDGs.
• HARMAN International announced plans to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040, signaling increased corporate commitment to environmental stewardship.
• Participants emphasized that inclusive, purpose-driven partnerships—reinforced by real-time data sharing and technology—are crucial for meeting SDGs amid Bengaluru’s urbanization pressures.
• Gehlot highlighted India’s flagship schemes, from Swachh Bharat Abhiyan to Make in India, as key examples of embedding sustainable development principles at national and state levels.