PEF 2024-25 Paryavaran Mitra Award
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Event Details
Poornam Ecovision Foundation, a Pune-based organization dedicated to promoting waste management and environmental sustainability, has been presenting the annual Paryavaran Mitra Award since 2020. This prestigious award recognizes young entrepreneurs and individuals who are making significant contributions to environmental conservation through the creation of eco-friendly products or sustainable services.
Criteria for the Paryavaran Mitra Award
The Paryavaran Mitra Award honors individuals who have demonstrated innovation, commitment, and leadership in environmental sustainability. The award focuses on
Eco-friendly Product Innovation: Entrepreneurs who have developed sustainable products that reduce environmental impact, such as biodegradable alternatives, recycled materials, or zero-waste packaging, are recognized for their contribution to lowering the carbon footprint and promoting green solutions.
- Sustainable Services : Individuals providing services that contribute to environmental conservation, such as green consultancy, renewable energy solutions, or sustainable waste management practices, are acknowledged for their role in fostering an eco-conscious society.
- Impactful Initiatives : The award also emphasizes the real-world impact of these entrepreneurs' work. Candidates are judged based on their ability to create long-term, scalable environmental solutions that address pressing challenges like plastic waste, e-waste, and water conservation.
- Community Engagement : Recipients are those who actively engage communities in environmental awareness programs, driving collective action towards sustainability. Entrepreneurs who empower others through education or sustainable employment opportunities are also highly regarded.
The Importance of the Paryavaran Mitra Award
By recognizing young innovators, the Paryavaran Mitra Award encourages the growth of eco-entrepreneurship in India. It highlights the importance of creating sustainable solutions and motivates other entrepreneurs to follow a similar path. The award has played a crucial role in fostering a culture of environmental responsibility among emerging business leaders.
2024 Edition of the Paryavaran Mitra Award
The 2024 edition of the Paryavaran Mitra Award will continue to recognize individuals making impactful contributions to environmental sustainability. This year, the focus will be on honoring entrepreneurs who have integrated circular economy principles into their business models, promoting resource efficiency, and reducing waste at the source. The award will particularly look for those who have
- Pioneered eco-friendly products that address major environmental issues like plastic pollution and e-waste.
- Launched sustainable services that contribute to waste management, water conservation, or renewable energy adoption.
- Engaged in community-driven initiatives to spread awareness and create measurable positive environmental change.
Nominations for the 2024-25 award are now open. Residential societies situated in pune district only can apply by 27th October 2024. Selected societies will be visited for further evaluation in November, and the award will be presented on 17th November 2024 during the foundation's annual event. Register Now