Event Report: Verde Vasundhara 2025
Date: 22 April 2025
Venue: Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh
Verde Vasundhara 2025 was a vibrant celebration of
sustainable living, organized by Chitkara University in collaboration with the
Bioenzyme Entrepreneurs Academy (BEA) and WICCI Bioenzyme Council. The event
brought together an impressive gathering of over 15 state and city heads, along
with BEA and WICCI members, united by a shared vision to promote eco-friendly
and sustainable practices.
The program began with a serene Shanti Mantra led by Ms.
Padhma, setting a peaceful and auspicious tone for the day. This was followed
by an overview of the event highlights.
The
proceedings were seamlessly anchored by the emcees — Ms. Prachi Prashant, Ms. Preeti Agarwal, and Ms.
Jayashree Bhutoria — whose energetic and engaging hosting
ensured smooth transitions between sessions, honored dignitaries, and kept the
audience connected with the core messages of the event throughout the day.
A key session on BioMedical Waste Management was conducted
by Ms. Yogini Bapat, National President of WICCI Bioenzyme Council and
Chairperson of BEA, who emphasized the urgent need for sustainable practices in
healthcare waste management.
The Inauguration Ceremony was graced by the Lighting of the
Lamp performed by distinguished dignitaries — Dr. Anand Jha(Dean, Chitkara
University), Ms. Priti Rao (President, Bioenzyme Entrepreneurs Academy), Mr.
Satish Jain(Advisor, Bioenzyme Entrepreneurs Academy ), Mr. Vipan Sareen
(Director, Celebrating Farmers Edge International Pvt. Ltd.), and Vaidya Shri
Rajesh Kapoor, a stalwart advocate of
traditional sustainable healthcare. Their presence added grace and significance
to the commencement of the event.
The Inaugural Session
featured a powerful keynote address by Vaidya Rajesh Kapoor on
Traditional Knowledge for Sustainable Living, drawing attention to the enduring
relevance of ancient wisdom in today’s environmental challenges.
The academic and interactive sessions through the day
included:
Dr. P.K. Bhattacharya, Associate Director, TERI shared deep
insights on the Value of Traditional Knowledge in National Climate Change
Adaptation Plans, urging the integration
of indigenous practices into contemporary environmental strategies.
Mr. Mani Mahesh, Life Design Coach & a Social
Entrepreneur, presented innovative models for **Sustainable Business for Green
Start-ups**, inspiring budding entrepreneurs to anchor their businesses in
eco-sustainability.
A panel discussion on Eco-Entrepreneurship, moderated by Ms.
Prachi Prashant, brought forth practical insights and success stories.
The distinguished panellists included
- Mr. Vipan Sareen
(Director, Celebrating Farmers Edge International Pvt. Ltd.),
- Ms. Ekta Gupta (Founder,
Parijai Genus Pvt. Ltd. and Mool Srishti Foundation),
- Ms. Shalini Saini (CEO,
Busy Bucket Services)
- Mr. Gaurav Singh
(Co-founder, Switch for Change Foundation).
The afternoon sessions continued with:
A Documentary Screening and Interaction with acclaimed
filmmaker Mr. Jalal Jeelani, Earth Journalist, engaging the audience in
powerful discussions on environmental storytelling.
An interactive session on Bioenzyme: Journey & Case
Studies, led by Ms. Priti Rao, brought
forward vivid experiences and practical success stories from members of BEA and
WICCI, highlighting the real-world impact of bioenzymes in daily life.
Simultaneously, the Beta Zone was abuzz with the
inauguration of the Green Haat (Atmanirbhar Udyam) managed by Ms Revathi Macherla, Ms Swati Singh Vice President WICCI Bioenzyme Council, Ms Ekta Gupta, Mr Rathi and Ms Sucheta Sahu f— a
vibrant platform showcasing self-reliant, sustainable initiatives through
workshops and exhibitions of green innovations and eco-products.
This included a workshop for the local farmers on organic
farming using Bioenzyme conducted by Mr Ashutosh Singh and Ms Taru Singh
(Secretary BIoenzyme Entrepreneurs
Academy)
In parallel, the Student Paper and Poster Presentation
session witnessed young scholars presenting research papers and innovative
abstracts related to sustainability, green technologies, and climate action.
The presentations reflected the strong commitment and creativity of the youth
towards environmental solutions. The panel of examiners for this session
included Ms. Sameera Satija alongside distinguished faculty
members from Chitkara University.
A special acknowledgment to Dr. Anand Jha sir , and the
enthusiastic students of Chitkara University, whose tireless efforts were the
backbone of the event. From the beautiful, eco-friendly decorations to the
seamless volunteering and logistical support, every detail was handled with
immense dedication — all delivered with warm smiles and genuine enthusiasm,
perfectly embodying the spirit of Verde Vasundhara 2025.
The day culminated with The Green Legacy Valedictory session
and a lively Cultural Program featuring musical performances by Euphony and Staccatos. An open stage session for BEA
members was also held, where the official Bioenzyme Theme Song was joyously
launched, followed by a networking dinner that fostered collaboration and
camaraderie among participants.
Verde Vasundhara 2025
was a resounding success, celebrating sustainability, innovation, and
collective action, leaving every participant inspired and empowered to lead
positive environmental change in their communities.
Verde Vasundhara 2025 was not just an event — it was a movement, a living story of how humanity can come together to nurture the Earth with love, innovation, and responsibility.
Across the campus, students transformed available materials into beautiful, meaningful installations. Nothing new was bought. Everything was reused, repurposed, and reimagined — breathing new life into old things, reminding us that waste is just a resource waiting for a second chance.
The spirit of innovation extended to the industries showcased — pioneers who are building a future where technology and nature coexist in harmony. Their presence lit up hope that sustainable growth is not a distant dream, but a reality already in motion.
Social entrepreneurs also gathered, sharing inspiring stories of how their work is changing local communities — creating livelihoods, empowering people, fostering peace, and living gently on the Earth with the least carbon footprints. Their journeys were a testament to what is possible when purpose drives action.
Every small detail at Verde Vasundhara 2025 carried deep thought. Even the gifts spoke the language of sustainability — recyclable or compostable items packed in bags stitched from recycled fabric. Nothing harmful, nothing wasteful — only mindful choices honoring life on land and life under water.
Above all, the event lived and breathed the essence of all 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals — showing the world that when we come together with heart, creativity, and care, a better world is not just possible, it is already unfolding.