Venue
Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Auditorium, Raipur
Event Date
3rd, 4th and 5th October, 2024
KNOWLEDGE PARTNER
SUPPORTED BY
PARTNERED BY
Organiser
Vibgyor N.E Foundation, which is registered with the Niti Ayog (NITIDARPAN Unique Id: AS/2019/0248583), has been spearheading various activities across Northeast Bharat & beyond in the environment and sustainable development domains.
The Foundation organized the first-ever Northeast Green Summit in 2016. This was the first such initiative in Northeastern Bharat to ensure sustainable development of the region with an integrated approach.
The journey of LokManthan started in 2016 and has evoked massive public response. LokManthan 2024 – aimed at bringing together thousands of artists, thinkers, intellectuals and social activists from across the country – is a cultural mahakumbh that reshapes narratives and equips the nation to embrace its civilizational role. Conceptualized as a ‘Colloquium of Nation First Thinkers and Practitioners’, the fourth edition of LokManthan – to be held at Bhagyanagar during November 22-24,2024 – will, like its previous editions, provide a common platform for intellectuals and those excelling in diverse fields to contribute to the idea of Rashtra(nationhood).Devoted to the consciousness of our nation’s unity, humane values, and Lok collection, LokManthan is organized by Prajna Pravah, an organisation that works to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of Bharat’s cultural and intellectual heritage.
Visualised as a pre-LokManthan event, the Chhattisgarh Green Summit will promote the Lok (janjati) traditions of sustainability, environmental consciousness and community engagement, deeply embedded in Chhattisgarh’s janjati eco-system since time immemorial. Besides amplifying the core values of LokManthan, the Summit aims to highlight the rich and diverse natural and cultural heritage of Chhattisgarh, showcase the inter-linkages and focus on the need for an integrated approach for sustaining this heritage. The Summit will strive towards preserving, maximizing and developing the potential of the unique biodiversity zone of the State through various awareness programmes highlighting, amongst other things, the multifaceted sustainable practices of Chhattisgarh’s janjati people and their perspectives on environment, which would also be a learning experience for the participants. The discussions will link and draw lessons from science, culture and market mechanisms. It will also dwell on threats posed and strategies to deal with climate crises.
Highlights Of The Summit
Technical Sessions
The Summit will aim at balancing panel discussions with interactive parallel sessions and opportunities for maximizing interaction between participants.
The conference structure includes Plenary Sessions/Interactive Panels/Workshops/ with Q&As from the floor.
Food Stalls Traditional cuisine of Chhattisgarh
The traditional foods of Chhattisgarh offer a fantastic chance for ethno- plant studies. Janjati food sources are a characteristic piece of the diet of the ethnic clans of this region.
Stalls & Live Looms
To promote the dying art forms of the janjati people of Chhattisgarh, Chhattisgarh Green Summit will provide a platform to janjati artists to display their eco-friendly art forms.
Janjati melodies & dance
Chhattisgarh is covered with mountains, verdant forests teeming with vibrant wildlife, sheer cliffs and breath-taking waterfalls.Songs & dances inspired by the nature of Chhattisgarh, which are often linked to the glory of the people of the state and also depicting the cultural mosaic of the region, would be showcased.
Live Performance
To showcase how the rich janjati heritage is very much in sync with nature, Janjati dances, Traditional Instrumental Recitals, Puppet Shows, Folklore through Janjati Storytelling, Evoking the janjati God & Goddesses through vocal narration and chanting would be showcased.
Folklore through Janjati Storytelling
Folklore and oral traditions play a significant role in Bharat’s janjati culture. Chhattisgarh boasts a rich cultural heritage steeped in folklore, janjati traditions, and captivating tales.
Traditional Instrumental Recital
Traditional instruments like dhapra, nishan, nagara, tudburi, mohri-shehnai, mandar will be showcased during the Summit.
Green Enterprises
Various stalls featuring a wide range of green initiatives or showcasing eco-friendly, sustainable products will be on display. One of the objectives of showcasing these green enterprises is to bring a change by spreading awareness and educating people about environmentally-friendly products and services.
Janjati Tattoo
Janjati tattoos, all eco-friendly, are deeply embedded in the cultural, spiritual and social practices of various janjati communities of Chhattisgarh, serving as markers of identity, status and heritage.
Several Technical Sessions covering a range of topics related to Forest Management from the Lok(Janjati) traditions perspective will be organized. Areas to be covered include Forest policy for sustainable industrialization of non-timber forest products, Forest conservation, Carbon credit for forestry sector, Technological Advancement in sustainable utilization of Medicinal plants and mushroom from forest, Special planning in forest management, Urban forestry for sustainable cities etc.
To appreciate and highlight the Lok(janjati) culture, provide a platform to various janjati dying art forms of Chhattisgarh and ensure conservation/sustainability of the environment in the State of Chhattisgarh and its vicinity.
To strive for climate neutrality and prevent bio-disasters by protecting the environment.
Rethinking and redesigning ethnic & local tourism for a better, sustainable future.
Create a platform for janjati communities, the real protectors of our environment, to share their traditional wisdom and experiences and thereby inspire and educate urban dwellers on the importance of living in harmony with nature.
About the Venue
Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Auditorium Raipur
Located on Great Eastern Road in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, is a prominent venue renowned for its modern facilities and strategic location. Surrounded by esteemed educational institutions such as Pt Ravishankar Shukla University, Science College, and NIT Raipur, the auditorium serves as a central hub for various academic and cultural events. With a seating capacity of around 1000 to 1500 people, it is well-equipped with state-of-the-art audio and video systems, essential lighting, electricity backup, and furniture. Additionally, it offers a large parking space, ensuring convenience for attendees. The auditorium is also easily accessible, being approximately 1.8 kilometers from Sarona railway station
Key Takeaways
GLOBAL AUDIENCE
GREEN LEADERS
POLICY MAKING SESSIONS
B2B MEETINGS
PROMOTING GREEN INNOVATIONS
GREEN EXPO
JANJATI TATTOO
WORKSHOP
GREEN MUSIC
HONOURING ECO WARRIORS
SUSTAINABLE ART & CRAFT
CERTIFICATES TO PARTICIPANTS
ACADEMIC PAPER PRESENTATIONS
How You Can Help?
Be an academic partner & help create a green agenda for GenNext
Host a technical session/Green Art /Rhythm of the Hills
Speak & share your green lessons at a technical session
Attend & empower yourself to prepare for a greener tomorrow
Host a green B2B meet
Submit paper on green issues, empower others
Host Power Breakfast Session for green policy makers
Showcase your green products
The Summit features sessions by environmentalists and other resource persons; various nature inspired cultural concerts and other out-of-the-box events, aimed at the common man of the state, which will portray the connection of environment with the Lok tradition, art and culture of Chhattisgarh in particular and the country as a whole. Chhattisgarh Green Summit aims to conserve the natural and cultural heritage of the State by bringing together stakeholders from all walks of life to deliberate, share experiences and propose solutions to some of the unique challenges being faced in the state, with the underlying theme of ‘Green Chhattisgarh, Clean Chhattisgarh’.
- Politicians & policymakers
- Bureaucrats & technocrats
- Academicians
- Civil society groups
- State/Central Government organizations
- Students & youths
- UN & international bodies & business
- Houses having a stake in ensuring sustainable development of the region
- Nature enthusiasts
- Art lovers & Cultural activists
- Local communities
- Representatives from neighbouring countries of Bhutan, Myanmar & Bangladesh
- Green NGO members & the public at large.
- Corporate logo included on all event branding/signage at various locations.
- Corporate logo in all event communication materials, newspaper ads etc.
- Corporate logo included in the ground collaterals and registration kit.
- Corporate branding in all event audio-visuals at the venue.
- Branding/ad opportunities in Summit website and Coffee Table Book.
- Speaker/Participant opportunity in area of expertise in relevant session.
- Sponsor company’s brochure on green initiatives in registration kits.
Advisory Board
SHRI KEDAR KASHYAP
HON'BLE FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE MINISTER OF CHHATTISGARH
SHRI GOPAL JI ARYA
NATIONAL CONVENER OF PARYAVARAN SANRAKSHAN GATIVIDHI
SHRI J NANDKUMAR
NATIONAL CONVENOR OF PRAJNA PRAVAH
SHRI V. SREENIVASA RAO, IFS
PRINCIPAL CHIEF CONSERVATOR OF FOREST AND HEAD OF FOREST FORCE, CHHATTISGARH
DR. N V RAMANA RAO
DIRECTOR, NIT RAIPUR
PROF. SACHCHIDANAND SHUKLA
VICE CHANCELLOR, PT. RAVISHANKAR SHUKLA UNIVERSITY, CHHATTISGARH
PROF. RAJIV PRAKASH
DIRECTOR, IIT BHILAI
SHRI VINAY DIXIT
PRAJNA PRAVAH
PROF. PIYUSH KANT PANDEY
VICE CHANCELLOR AMITY UNIVERSITY CHHATTISGARH
SHRI SHANKHADEEP CHOUDHURY
FOUNDER, NORTHEAST GREEN SUMMIT PRESIDENT, VIBGYOR N.E.FOUNDATION
Co-ordinator & Secretary
MS. BITAPI BASUMATARI
SECRETARY, VIBGYOR N.E. FOUNDATION
Chief Patron
DR. N V RAMANA RAO
DIRECTOR
NIT RAIPUR
Patrons
DR. P Y DHEKNE
REGISTRAR
NIT RAIPUR
PROF. SUMITA DAVE
DY. PRO VICE CHANCELLOR
AMITY UNIVERSITY CHHATTISGARH
Organizing Chairman
DR. SAMIR BAJPAI
PROFESSOR, NIT RAIPUR
PROF. S.K. KAKOTY
Organizing Conveners
DR. D.C. JHARIYA
NIT RAIPUR
DR. GOVARDHAN BHATT
NIT RAIPUR
Organizing Secretaries
DR. SANJAY KUMAR
NIT RAIPUR
DR. DEBASISHA MISHRA
NIT RAIPUR
DR. MRIDU SAHU
NIT RAIPUR
Academic Advisory Board
DR. A. B. SONI
NIT RAIPUR
DR. RAJESH KUMAR TRIPATHI
DEAN (P&D), NIT RAIPUR
DR. SHRISH VERMA
DEAN (ACADEMICS), NIT RAIPUR
DR. D. SANYAL
DEAN (FACULTY WELFARE), NIT RAIPUR
DR. MANOJ PRADHAN
NIT RAIPUR
DR. S. SANYAL
NIT RAIPUR
DR. G. D. RAMTEKKAR
NIT RAIPUR
DR. SHUBHRATA GUPTA
NIT RAIPUR
DR. ABIR BANDOPADHYAY
NIT RAIPUR
DR. P. DIWAN
DEAN (R&C), NIT RAIPUR
DR. NITIN JAIN
DEAN (SW), NIT RAIPUR
MR. PAVAN SINHA
DIRECTOR
AMITY UNIVERSITY CHHATTISGARH
DR. SURESH DHYANI
REGISTRAR
AMITY UNIVERSITY CHHATTISGARH
MR. B. P. PATNAIK
DY. REGISTRAR
AMITY UNIVERSITY CHHATTISGARH
PROF. INDRANI SINGH RAI
DEAN
AMITY UNIVERSITY CHHATTISGARH
DR. PARAMPREET KAUR
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
AMITY UNIVERSITY CHHATTISGARH
DR. ANNAPURNA METTA
ASST. PROFESSOR
AMITY UNIVERSITY CHHATTISGARH
MS. DEEPSHIKHA SAHU
ASST. PROFESSOR
AMITY UNIVERSITY CHHATTISGARH