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The 14th North India Regional Conference, in collaboration with the India Development Coalition of America (IDCA), was held on March 7-8, 2025, themed “Innovative Practices to Mitigate Poverty and Climate Change in India.” The event featured insightful discussions on sustainable development and contributions from changemakers working toward societal upliftment.

The inaugural ceremony was graced by Guest of Honour Padma Shri Laxman Singh, Secretary of Gram Vikas Nav Yuvak Mandal Lapodiya (GVNML), and keynote speaker Mr. Avinash Sharma, Director-Sales at Spasibo Waste Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Dr. Mohan Jain, Founder & Trustee of IDCA, emphasized holistic solutions to combat poverty and climate change. Padma Shri Laxman Singh shared Lapodiya village’s water harvesting “Chauka” system, while Mr. Avinash Sharma presented Spasibo’s waste management tools for the hospitality industry.

Three technical sessions covered critical topics:

  1. Emerging Practices in Sustainability, Climate Change, and Water
  2. Innovative Practices in Health
  3. Emerging Practices in Education and Livelihood

Speakers shared insights on social impact, environmental consciousness, mental health, AIDS-HIV awareness, and the importance of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Additionally, special sessions included:

  • Spiritual Wisdom for Inner Strength and Outer Success by Guru Maa Monicka Singhal, Founder of Smile Foundation.
  • Inspirational Journey of a Legendary Woman by Dr.Sudipti Arora, Environmental Research Scientist and Assistant Director at Dr. B. Lal Institute of Biotechnology.

The conference concluded with IIIM students' NGO field project presentations on citizenship and social entrepreneurship. Among 35 project presentations, the top 3 were awarded cash prizes of Rs. 7000, Rs. 5000, and Rs. 3000 respectively. The winners were:

  1. First place: From NGO Manthan, Mr. Sameer, Ms. Harshita Tejwani, Mr. Abhishek Sain, and Ms. Prerna Ajay Jangir.
  2. Second place: From NGO Pravah, Mr. Divyansh Goyal and Ms. TanishkaChhaparwal.
  3. Third place: From Impact Foundation (Step Beyond Borders), Ms. Vidhi Maheshwari, Ms. Harshita Saxena, Ms. Kanika Arora, Mr. Yuvraj Rajawat, and Mr. Ashustosh Saraswat.

This opportunity allowed students to reflect on their work during internships, gaining real-world insights into pressing social issues.

Eminent Guests and Experts included:

  • Padma Shri Laxman Singh, Secretary, Gram Vikas Nav Yuvak Mandal Lapodiya (Guest of Honour)
  • Mr. Avinash Sharma, Director-Sales, Spasibo Waste Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (Keynote Speaker)
  • Mr. Hanumant Singh, Founder & CEO, Byangoma India Pvt. Ltd.
  • Mr. Ramesh Yadawar, Team Leader, Manjhari Foundation
  • Ms. Meenakshi Saxena, Project Coordinator, Family Planning Association of India
  • Dr. Sonia Singh, Psychologist
  • Dr. Anuradha Singh, District Programme Officer, DAPCC
  • Ms. Harshika Gupta, Executive, Outreach & Content, Mpower
  • GuruMaaMonicka Singhal, Founder, Smile Foundation
  • Dr.Sudipti Arora, Environmental Research Scientist, Assistant Director at Dr. B. Lal Institute of Biotechnology
  • Mr. Piyush Bardia, AVP, AU Foundation
  • Ms. Nayanika& Mr. Rajdeep Singh Chundawat, Team Leads, National Youth Interventions, Pravah
  • Mr. Dilip Gupta, Foundation for Development of Rural Value Chain

The conference successfully fostered meaningful dialogue on climate resilience and poverty alleviation, paving the way for collaborative action.