##### National Conference on Sustainability, Environment, Education & Development “SEED 2025” Concludes at Vidya Bhawan, Udaipur

Udaipur, The national conference “SEED 2025”, focusing on Sustainability, Environment, Education, and Development, concluded on Monday at Vidya Bhawan Auditorium, Udaipur. The event was chaired by Sanjay Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Education, Government of India, who emphasized the need for value-based, skill-oriented, and environmentally conscious education.

He stated that education is not merely a means to acquire knowledge but a process to build responsible and compassionate citizens. Referring to India’s ancient traditions, he highlighted that ecological balance and respect for all forms of life have always been integral to Indian philosophy. Citing the National Education Policy (NEP 2020), he said that early education should be imparted in the mother tongue or local language to preserve cultural roots.

Chief Guest, Additional Chief Secretary for Higher & Technical Education, Government of Rajasthan, Kuldeep Ranka, said that humanity has disrupted nature’s harmony in the blind race for progress. He called for a balanced dialogue between environment, society, and economy, emphasizing organic farming, green energy, and environmental preservation as the true foundations of development.

Divisional Commissioner Pragya Kevlramani described Earth as our mother and urged everyone to protect the five natural elements with dedication. Inderjeet Singh Matharu, Chairman, EAC (Ministry of Environment), and noted industrialist Arvind Singhal also shared their perspectives.

The welcome address was given by Dr. J. K. Taylia, President, Vidya Bhawan, and the vote of thanks by Rajendra Bhatt, Chief Coordinator.

Sessions on Education and Environment featured Prof. Janat Shah, Prof. K. C. Sodani, Dr. Prithvi Yadav, Dr. Ramesh Arora, and Dr. Deepak Paliwal, who discussed the need for blending environmental sensitivity with academic excellence.

The session on Climate Change and Sustainable Development included I.P.S. Matharu, Dr. Venkatesh Sharma, Mahendra Mehta, Prof. Kapil Gupta, and Dr. Anuradha Sen Mukherjee.

The final session on Health, Happiness, and Harmony saw engaging addresses by Prof. S. S. Sarangdevot, Prof. Rajeev Gupta, Dr. Anita K. Sharma, and Ganesh Thorat (CEO, Naam Foundation, established by Nana Patekar).

Adding an inspiring academic viewpoint, Dr. Prithvi Yadav, Vice Chancellor, Singhania University, remarked:

“True education goes beyond intellect — it awakens human consciousness.
Sustainable growth is achieved when innovation is guided by compassion and progress aligns with the planet.
Universities must nurture young minds who are not only inventive but deeply committed to social and environmental harmony.”

“True education goes beyond intellect — it awakens human consciousness. Sustainable growth is achieved when innovation is guided by compassion and progress aligns with the planet. Universities must nurture young minds who are not only inventive but deeply committed to social and environmental harmony.”

 Sir Padampat Singhania University (SPSU) has already been working extensively to transform its campus into a green, sustainable, and addiction-free environment. Under the visionary guidance of Pro Chancellor Prathvi Yedev, the university continues to undertake initiatives that promote environmental responsibility, renewable energy adoption, and holistic well-being.

These initiatives reflect the institution’s long-term commitment to developing an eco-conscious academic ecosystem, where students, faculty, and staff collectively contribute to sustainability goals while upholding a clean, healthy, and addiction-free campus culture.