The Department of Environmental Science and Engineering in collaboration with the Directorate of Admissions have jointly organised the second edition of the Environmental Sustainability Exhibition 2025. Registrar, Dr R Premkumar declared the Environmental Sustainability Exhibition open; Deans-SEAS, Prof. C V Tomy along with Head of the Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Dr Rangabhashiyam Selvasembian, Programme Convenors, other members of the faculty, staff and students bore witness to this noble cause.
The event brought together 207 participants from prestigious colleges and universities across 11 states to address a shared mission of ensuring a safe and sustainable future. The exhibition featured over 50+ exhibits from students representing institutions such as the College of Forestry at Kerala Agricultural University; Singhaniya University, Rajasthan; Lovely Professional University, Punjab, Doon Global University, Dehradun; SR University, Warangal, Vignan University, Vadlamudi and Andhra Loyola College, Andhra Pradesh among others.
The event also featured poster presentations, hands-on training, campus and laboratory visits along with the exhibition. The exhibition also featured an exciting prize pool worth Rs 20,000, Rs 15,000 and Rs 10,000 for the first three winners. The team from Doon Global University, Dehradun; Vignan University, Vadlamudi, Andhra Pradesh and; SR University Warangal, Telangana bagged the first, second and third prize respectively.
Prof. C V Tomy, Dean of the School of Engineering and Sciences, remarked, “What you can save today would be your deposit for tomorrow.” He went on to emphasise the importance of making sustainable choices and encouraged the students to cultivate a sustainable mindset. Associate Professor and Head, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Dr Rangabhasiyam in his address stated, “ESE-2025 serves as an exceptional platform for students across the country to present innovative ideas and initiatives for building a sustainable future.” He added, the exhibition motivates the students to showcase their products, learn from experts and contribute to the ongoing sustainability.
Programme convenor, Dr Shoji D Thottathil highlighted the objective of the Exhibition. He stated that, “An exhibition of this calibre is an avenue for people to discuss solutions to environmental problems. Exhibitions such as these transform ideas into innovations.” He emphasised that sustainability is interdisciplinary and requires collaboration among diverse minds.
ESE 2025 served as a call to action asking society to rethink their approach towards environmental challenges in sustainable development.
