World Environment Day 2024: Conclave and Ideathon by NT today

Bengaluru, NT Bureau: 'Blaze the Trail: #SavingBLR,' an Ideathon and conclave organised by News Trail to mark World Environment Day 2024, will be held at Hotel Lalit Ashok, Kumarakrupa Road in the city on Saturday.

The event is powered by HITACHI India with the catchline, 'Inspire the Next.' Minister for Health & Family Welfare Dinesh Gundu Rao will inaugurate the event in the presence of N.A. Haris, MLA and Chairman of Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) who will be the chief guest on the occasion.

A key highlight of the event is the panel discussion titled 'Thirsty Metropolis: Sustainable Solutions for Water-Secure Namma Bengaluru.'

The discussion aims at addressing pressing water security issues facing Bengaluru and will explore sustainable solutions to ensure a water secure future for the city.

Experts from the field such as Dr TV Ramachandra, Professor at Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, Dr HK Ramaraju, Vice Principal and Head of Civil Engineering; Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering; Dr MA Khan, Principal, KK English School, Varthur and Dr N Nandini, Professor & Chairperson, Department of Environmental Science, Bangalore University will be part of the panel discussion.

The conclave ideathon are being held in partnership with Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB), Bang alore Development Authority(BDA), Karnataka Soaps And Detergents Limited(KSDL), Karnataka State Financial Corporation(KSFC), The Hutti Gold Mines Co Ltd, Karnataka State Minerals Corporation Limited, Mysore Sales International Limited(MSIL) and Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited(KREDL).

The event's knowlege partner is Indian Institute of Science. The prime feature of the event is an Ideathon for which over 150 teams had registered and 11 were shortlisted. These shortlisted teams will present their innovative ideas to solve civic issues through video presentations on Saturday.

The Ideathon will be a platform for young minds to showcase their creativity and ingenuity in addressing environmental challenges in the city. The best ideas and concepts will be rewarded with cash prizes totalling Rs 1,00,000.