Programme
Keynotes, policy dialogue, two expert panels, success stories from green schools and the launch of the Green Schools Bengaluru Network.
What the day holds
Tentative programme schedule
Timings and speakers are indicative and may be updated closer to the event.
Tentative Programme Schedule
The official schedule sheet · PDF · 223 KB
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09:00 – 09:30 AM
Registration
EMPRI & Vanalok -
09:30 – 09:40 AM
Invocation, Lighting of the Lamp
Bharat Scouts & Guides and Team -
09:40 – 09:50 AM
Introductory Address
Dr. Roopa D -
09:50 – 10:00 AM
Welcome Address
Dr. Santosh Sutar -
10:00 – 10:30 AM
Inaugural Address
The Chief Commissioner, Karnataka Bharat Scouts & Guides
- Dr. P G R Sindhia
Team -
10:30 – 10:45 AM
Launch
- Green Schools Bangalore Network website
- Credit course – "Ecologics to Economics" · Dr. Noorunnisa Begum, Professor, TDU
- Green School Bengaluru Network booklet
Dr. P G R Sindhia, Dr. Vasudeva R, Mr. Srinivasulu IFS -
10:45 – 11:15 AM
Keynote Address – Nature in Education for Sustainability
Principal Secretary, Ecology & Environment, Government of Karnataka; DG – EMPRI
Mr. Srinivasulu IFS -
11:15 – 11:30 AM
Tea Break & Networking
Team -
11:30 – 01:00 PM
Panel Discussion I
Role of School Principals and Educators in Green School Transformation
- Moderator: Prof. G. Hariramamurthi
- Dr. Vasudeva R – Former Dean, College of Forestry
- Dr. Pramod Katti – Director, EMPRI
- Dr. Chandrashekhar H.B – Former Education Officer
- Dr. Prasanna Kumar – Manager, Caring with Color
- Mr. Selvarance Johnson – Founder & CEO, Edvora Education Consultancy, UAE
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01:00 – 01:15 PM
Eco Activity
Vanalok -
01:15 – 01:45 PM
Lunch & Networking
Team -
01:45 – 03:00 PM
Panel Discussion II
Transforming Schools through Nature Education: outdoor camps and eco research
- Moderator: Mr. Vishnupriya Hathwar
- Dr. Chalapati Rao – Former Sr. Scientist, NEERI
- Dr. Lakshmikanth H M – Member, SEIAA, Government of Karnataka
- Dr. Pramod Sharma – Sr. Director, FEE, Denmark
- Mr. Gangappa Gowda – State Secretary, Bharat Scouts & Guides
- Ms. Priyanka P – Sr. Manager, Nature Classrooms
- Mr. Jai Sharma – Nature Educator
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03:00 – 03:30 PM
Eco Activity
EMPRI -
03:30 – 03:45 PM
Success Stories
Best practices from Green Schools, Eco Clubs and sustainability champions
- Toyota Ecozone, Bidadi
- UNESCO Schools
- FEE Schools, Denmark
- Nature Camping Initiatives, Vanalok
Bharat Scouts & Guides and Vanalok -
03:45 – 04:00 PM
Tea Break & Networking
Team -
04:00 – 04:10 PM
Green Schools Bengaluru Network
The network and the year-round engagement programme for 2026–27
Dr. Vishnupriya -
04:10 – 04:20 PM
Green Schools Commitment & Pledge
Ms. Rakshitha -
04:20 – 04:30 PM
Valedictory, Vote of Thanks & National Anthem
Dr. Vishnupriya
Coordination and anchoring: Dr. Roopa D, Smt. Manjula C, Mr. Krishnararjun
Bring your school to the conclave
Register once and your entry pass arrives by email. Show the QR code at the gate on 05 August 2026.