SolarFutures 2026: Next-Gen Solar India
Organised by Sustainability Karma with technical support of National Institute of Solar Energy
Sustainability Karma (by DevCom Bharat) | Organiser
A New Delhi–based consultancy specialising in sustainability knowledge management and communication outreach, Sustainability Karma is widely recognised in India and internationally for the Sustainability Karma Podcast on All India Radio, which is the first and only such initiative bringing together policymakers, corporate leaders, diplomats, academics and representatives from the UN and civil society to share insights on advancing sustainability. The Sustainability Karma guests so far include solar industry leaders like Ashish Khanna, Director General, International Solar Alliance (ISA), Dr Ajay Mathur, Former DG, ISA, Sumant Sinha (ReNew), Bikesh Ogra (Jakson Green), Kuldeep Jain (CleanMax), Pratyush Thakur (Blueleaf Energy), Vikas Bansal (GameChange Solar), and Erik Solheim, Global Ambassador for the Global Solar Council.
Apart from broadcasting more than 100 podcasts on All India Radio, DevCom Bharat also works with Doordarshan. The organisation has been also partner for marque events like TERI’s World Sustainable Development Summit, and NDTV’s Adani Green Talks Social Impact Awards.
National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), Ministry of New and Renewable Energy | Technical Partner
An autonomous specialised institute under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India, the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) is mandated for research and development, solar component testing and certification, capacity building, and development of solar products and applications. The technical support of NISE complements the requirements of MNRE to become a self-reliable renewable power producing nation and accept the series of challenges intervened in amidst of implementation of the National Solar Mission (NSM). NISE has established in the solar energy sector through continuous efforts by developing newer technologies, developing standards, and catering to the changing needs in the industry. Furthermore, NISE envisions in accelerating the proliferation of the renewable energy sector by intently working together with the Government of India.
Voices of Bharat: Yuva for Sustainability | Youth Skills Partner
Launched by Sustainability Karma, in association with NGOs like Ekta Foundation and Lok Samvad Sansthan, and in partnership with top colleges and universities, Yuva for Sustainability is a nationwide initiative to build skills of youth to prepare them for green careers and social entrepreneurship. It was launched by the Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Sh Bhajan Lal Sharma. Subsequently, Sh Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister of Culture, and Tourism, Govt of India, endorsed it. The Yuva for Sustainability initiative (1st Cohort) was supported by Bisleri International, Blueleaf Energy, UFlex Limited and Tetra Pak. Other supporting partners included Rajasthan Chamber of Commerce & Industry, India Habitat Centre (Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs), and Nature Conservancy.
