Policy Advocacy & Learning Exchange
Policy Advocacy & Learning Exchange
Policy Advocacy & Learning Exchange
Dialogues that drive actionable insights, foster collaboration, and shape policies for sustainable development.
Dialogues that drive actionable insights, foster collaboration, and shape policies for sustainable development.
Dialogues that drive actionable insights, foster collaboration, and shape policies for sustainable development.
Our policy advocacy and learning exchange initiatives aim to foster meaningful exchange of dialogues, sharing of knowledge, expertise, learnings initiatives among policy makers, government department, NGOs, international organization, academic institutes, experts, other stakeholders for collective impetus to strengthen the ongoing initiatives across sectors.
The organisation objective is to anchor development agenda to achieve sustainable development goals.
Our policy advocacy and learning exchange initiatives aim to foster meaningful exchange of dialogues, sharing of knowledge, expertise, learnings initiatives among policy makers, government department, NGOs, international organization, academic institutes, experts, other stakeholders for collective impetus to strengthen the ongoing initiatives across sectors.
The organisation objective is to anchor development agenda to achieve sustainable development goals.
Recent Program Highlights
Recent Program Highlights
Fostering equality and sustainability through collaboration, innovation, and action
Fostering equality and sustainability through collaboration, innovation, and action
Training & Education
Certificate Course Programme on Public Policy & Sustainable Governance, in collaboration with TERI SAS, supported by GIZ India | New Concept
20th July - 19th August 2026, TERI SAS Campus, New Delhi
SARVARTH, in collaboration with the MA in Public Policy and Sustainable Development (MA-PPSD) Programme at TERI SAS, offered an intensive 4-Week Certificate Programme on Public Policy & Sustainable Governance for students and early-career professionals. The programme integrated policy, theory, sustainability science and the practice of governance in India, providing participants with an understanding of the public policy ecosystem, including institutions, processes and policy instruments. Participants also engaged with practitioners from government, civil society, think tanks and industry, developing integrated capabilities in policy design, implementation and evaluation. The programme aimed to nurture policy-passionate, sustainability-driven professionals; and contribute to developing a new cadre of policymakers and planners aligned with sustainability goals. The programme also featured an integrated 2-Day Policy Advocacy Workshop on Food Systems Governance (18-19 August 2026) and an introductory curriculum on Food Systems Governance. The programme was supported by GIZ India’s (Transformation of Food Systems Project) and New Concept. The Certificate Programme was inaugurated by Prof. Suman Kumar Dhar, Hon'ble Vice Chancellor, TERI-SAS, in the esteemed presence of Col. B. Venkat, the Registrar, TERI SAS; Prof. Sukanya Das, the Dean (R&P), TERI SAS; Dr. Shantanu De Roy, Head, Department of Policy Studies; Dr. Chandan Kumar, Program Director, MA Public Policy & Sustainable Development (MA-PPSD), TERI SAS and Mr. Sanjeev Kumar, Founder & President, SARVARTH, along with the Faculty of TERI SAS. The inaugural day also featured panel discussion and special lectures from distinguished guests of honour representing prominent policymakers, practitioners, think tanks groups and others actively engaged in the nation building process. The distinguished speakers included Ms. Jaya Varma Sinha, Information Commissioner, GoI & Former Chairperson, Railway Board, GoI; Mr. R. R. Rashmi, IAS, (Retd), Mr. R. R. Rashmi, IAS (Retd.), Former Special Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), GoI; Mr. Amitava Bhattacharya, IAS, (Retd.) Former Secretary, Union Public Service Commission, GoI; Mr. Shri Prakash, Distinguished Fellow, TERI & Former Member, Railway Board, GoI; Mr. Mahendra Goel and Adv. Suman Doval, who shared insights drawn from their extensive experience in public administration, law, environmental governance, infrastructure, and public service. Throughout the sessions, participants explored a wide range of contemporary policy issues: from governance challenges to sustainable transportation, climate action, environmental policymaking, and leadership in public administration. The discussions reinforced the importance of collaborative, evidence-based, and sustainable approaches to addressing India's complex governance challenges. We are grateful to all our distinguished speakers, collaborators, faculty members, and participants for making the inaugural day an inspiring experience.
Training & Education
Certificate Course Programme on Public Policy & Sustainable Governance, in collaboration with TERI SAS, supported by GIZ India | New Concept
20th July - 19th August 2026, TERI SAS Campus, New Delhi
SARVARTH, in collaboration with the MA in Public Policy and Sustainable Development (MA-PPSD) Programme at TERI SAS, offered an intensive 4-Week Certificate Programme on Public Policy & Sustainable Governance for students and early-career professionals. The programme integrated policy, theory, sustainability science and the practice of governance in India, providing participants with an understanding of the public policy ecosystem, including institutions, processes and policy instruments. Participants also engaged with practitioners from government, civil society, think tanks and industry, developing integrated capabilities in policy design, implementation and evaluation. The programme aimed to nurture policy-passionate, sustainability-driven professionals; and contribute to developing a new cadre of policymakers and planners aligned with sustainability goals. The programme also featured an integrated 2-Day Policy Advocacy Workshop on Food Systems Governance (18-19 August 2026) and an introductory curriculum on Food Systems Governance. The programme was supported by GIZ India’s (Transformation of Food Systems Project) and New Concept. The Certificate Programme was inaugurated by Prof. Suman Kumar Dhar, Hon'ble Vice Chancellor, TERI-SAS, in the esteemed presence of Col. B. Venkat, the Registrar, TERI SAS; Prof. Sukanya Das, the Dean (R&P), TERI SAS; Dr. Shantanu De Roy, Head, Department of Policy Studies; Dr. Chandan Kumar, Program Director, MA Public Policy & Sustainable Development (MA-PPSD), TERI SAS and Mr. Sanjeev Kumar, Founder & President, SARVARTH, along with the Faculty of TERI SAS. The inaugural day also featured panel discussion and special lectures from distinguished guests of honour representing prominent policymakers, practitioners, think tanks groups and others actively engaged in the nation building process. The distinguished speakers included Ms. Jaya Varma Sinha, Information Commissioner, GoI & Former Chairperson, Railway Board, GoI; Mr. R. R. Rashmi, IAS, (Retd), Mr. R. R. Rashmi, IAS (Retd.), Former Special Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), GoI; Mr. Amitava Bhattacharya, IAS, (Retd.) Former Secretary, Union Public Service Commission, GoI; Mr. Shri Prakash, Distinguished Fellow, TERI & Former Member, Railway Board, GoI; Mr. Mahendra Goel and Adv. Suman Doval, who shared insights drawn from their extensive experience in public administration, law, environmental governance, infrastructure, and public service. Throughout the sessions, participants explored a wide range of contemporary policy issues: from governance challenges to sustainable transportation, climate action, environmental policymaking, and leadership in public administration. The discussions reinforced the importance of collaborative, evidence-based, and sustainable approaches to addressing India's complex governance challenges. We are grateful to all our distinguished speakers, collaborators, faculty members, and participants for making the inaugural day an inspiring experience.
Training & Education
Certificate Course Programme on Public Policy & Sustainable Governance, in collaboration with TERI SAS, supported by GIZ India | New Concept
20th July - 19th August 2026, TERI SAS Campus, New Delhi
As part of Delhi Climate Innovation Week 2026, Sustainability Alternatives Ltd., SARVARTH, TERI School of Advanced Studies, and Climate Collective, hosted a Roundtable on: “AI, ESG & Climate Action for Advancing Net Zero across India’s Corporate Landscape.” The conversation brought together policy advocates, industry leaders, researchers, academicians, and climate-tech innovators to explore how AI and digital platforms can accelerate ESG integration and Net Zero, without leaving MSMEs behind. The deliberations reflected a rich and substantive cross-sectoral exchange spanning climate governance, carbon market integrity, AI-enabled MRV systems, MSME transition pathways, board-level ESG readiness, public health linkages, and institutional reform priorities. The depth and candour of the discussion significantly strengthened the strategic direction emerging from the roundtable.
Training & Education
Certificate Course Programme on Public Policy & Sustainable Governance, in collaboration with TERI SAS, supported by GIZ India | New Concept
20th July - 19th August 2026, TERI SAS Campus, New Delhi
SARVARTH, in collaboration with the MA in Public Policy and Sustainable Development (MA-PPSD) Programme at TERI SAS, offered an intensive 4-Week Certificate Programme on Public Policy & Sustainable Governance for students and early-career professionals. The programme integrated policy, theory, sustainability science and the practice of governance in India, providing participants with an understanding of the public policy ecosystem, including institutions, processes and policy instruments. Participants also engaged with practitioners from government, civil society, think tanks and industry, developing integrated capabilities in policy design, implementation and evaluation. The programme aimed to nurture policy-passionate, sustainability-driven professionals; and contribute to developing a new cadre of policymakers and planners aligned with sustainability goals. The programme also featured an integrated 2-Day Policy Advocacy Workshop on Food Systems Governance (18-19 August 2026) and an introductory curriculum on Food Systems Governance. The programme was supported by GIZ India’s (Transformation of Food Systems Project) and New Concept. The Certificate Programme was inaugurated by Prof. Suman Kumar Dhar, Hon'ble Vice Chancellor, TERI-SAS, in the esteemed presence of Col. B. Venkat, the Registrar, TERI SAS; Prof. Sukanya Das, the Dean (R&P), TERI SAS; Dr. Shantanu De Roy, Head, Department of Policy Studies; Dr. Chandan Kumar, Program Director, MA Public Policy & Sustainable Development (MA-PPSD), TERI SAS and Mr. Sanjeev Kumar, Founder & President, SARVARTH, along with the Faculty of TERI SAS. The inaugural day also featured panel discussion and special lectures from distinguished guests of honour representing prominent policymakers, practitioners, think tanks groups and others actively engaged in the nation building process. The distinguished speakers included Ms. Jaya Varma Sinha, Information Commissioner, GoI & Former Chairperson, Railway Board, GoI; Mr. R. R. Rashmi, IAS, (Retd), Mr. R. R. Rashmi, IAS (Retd.), Former Special Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), GoI; Mr. Amitava Bhattacharya, IAS, (Retd.) Former Secretary, Union Public Service Commission, GoI; Mr. Shri Prakash, Distinguished Fellow, TERI & Former Member, Railway Board, GoI; Mr. Mahendra Goel and Adv. Suman Doval, who shared insights drawn from their extensive experience in public administration, law, environmental governance, infrastructure, and public service. Throughout the sessions, participants explored a wide range of contemporary policy issues: from governance challenges to sustainable transportation, climate action, environmental policymaking, and leadership in public administration. The discussions reinforced the importance of collaborative, evidence-based, and sustainable approaches to addressing India's complex governance challenges. We are grateful to all our distinguished speakers, collaborators, faculty members, and participants for making the inaugural day an inspiring experience.
Health & Nutrition
Policy Advocacy Workshop on Food Systems Governance, in collaboration with TERI SAS, supported by GIZ India | New Concept
18th August - 19th August 2026, TERI SAS Campus, New Delhi
SARVARTH in collaboration with MA Public Policy and Sustainable Development (MA-PPSD), TERI School of Advanced Studies (TERI-SAS) with full support from GIZ India (Transformation of Food Systems Project) and its technical partner New Concept organised a two day Policy Advocacy Workshop on Food Systems Governance on 18 and 19 August, 2026 at TERI SAS. This was part of the ongoing 4-Week Certificate Course Programme on Public Policy & Sustainable Governance, jointly offered by SARVARTH and TERI SAS. The two-day session aimed to build an understanding of food systems transformation through a governance lens; exploring how policies, institutions, markets and stakeholders influence outcomes related to food security, nutrition, livelihoods and environmental sustainability. While the first day focused on building a foundational understanding of the food systems approach, the second day brought together policymakers, researchers and practitioners to reflect on governance challenges and pathways for strengthening India’s food systems. The key speakers, panellists, and organisations included: Ms. Bhavna Saxena, IPS, Additional Secretary-cum-CEO, CARA, Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD), Government of India; Mr. Pawan Agarwal (Retd. IAS) & Founder, FFF; Dr. Smita Sirohi, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR); Mr. Alok Kumar Dubey, GIZ India; Ms. Neha Khara, GIZ India; Ms. Parul Thapa, GIZ India; Ms. Alka Singh, Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI); Dr. Supreet Kaur, GAIN; Ms. Sudha Nair & Dr. Amar Nidhi Aggarwal, New Concept; Ms. Pradnya Paithankar, World Food Programme (WFP); Mr. Santosh Gupta, Ecociate; Ms. Priyamvada Kowshik, CoFTI; Ms. Niti Kumar, Align Partners; Mr. Shri Prakash, Distinguished Fellow, TERI, Mr. R. R. Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow, TERI; Dr. Chandan Kumar, Programme Director, MA-PPSD, and Mr. Sanjeev Kumar, Founder & President of SARVARTH.
Health & Nutrition
Policy Advocacy Workshop on Food Systems Governance, in collaboration with TERI SAS, supported by GIZ India | New Concept
18th August - 19th August 2026, TERI SAS Campus, New Delhi
SARVARTH in collaboration with MA Public Policy and Sustainable Development (MA-PPSD), TERI School of Advanced Studies (TERI-SAS) with full support from GIZ India (Transformation of Food Systems Project) and its technical partner New Concept organised a two day Policy Advocacy Workshop on Food Systems Governance on 18 and 19 August, 2026 at TERI SAS. This was part of the ongoing 4-Week Certificate Course Programme on Public Policy & Sustainable Governance, jointly offered by SARVARTH and TERI SAS. The two-day session aimed to build an understanding of food systems transformation through a governance lens; exploring how policies, institutions, markets and stakeholders influence outcomes related to food security, nutrition, livelihoods and environmental sustainability. While the first day focused on building a foundational understanding of the food systems approach, the second day brought together policymakers, researchers and practitioners to reflect on governance challenges and pathways for strengthening India’s food systems. The key speakers, panellists, and organisations included: Ms. Bhavna Saxena, IPS, Additional Secretary-cum-CEO, CARA, Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD), Government of India; Mr. Pawan Agarwal (Retd. IAS) & Founder, FFF; Dr. Smita Sirohi, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR); Mr. Alok Kumar Dubey, GIZ India; Ms. Neha Khara, GIZ India; Ms. Parul Thapa, GIZ India; Ms. Alka Singh, Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI); Dr. Supreet Kaur, GAIN; Ms. Sudha Nair & Dr. Amar Nidhi Aggarwal, New Concept; Ms. Pradnya Paithankar, World Food Programme (WFP); Mr. Santosh Gupta, Ecociate; Ms. Priyamvada Kowshik, CoFTI; Ms. Niti Kumar, Align Partners; Mr. Shri Prakash, Distinguished Fellow, TERI, Mr. R. R. Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow, TERI; Dr. Chandan Kumar, Programme Director, MA-PPSD, and Mr. Sanjeev Kumar, Founder & President of SARVARTH.
Health & Nutrition
Policy Advocacy Workshop on Food Systems Governance, in collaboration with TERI SAS, supported by GIZ India | New Concept
18th August - 19th August 2026, TERI SAS Campus, New Delhi
As part of Delhi Climate Innovation Week 2026, Sustainability Alternatives Ltd., SARVARTH, TERI School of Advanced Studies, and Climate Collective, hosted a Roundtable on: “AI, ESG & Climate Action for Advancing Net Zero across India’s Corporate Landscape.” The conversation brought together policy advocates, industry leaders, researchers, academicians, and climate-tech innovators to explore how AI and digital platforms can accelerate ESG integration and Net Zero, without leaving MSMEs behind. The deliberations reflected a rich and substantive cross-sectoral exchange spanning climate governance, carbon market integrity, AI-enabled MRV systems, MSME transition pathways, board-level ESG readiness, public health linkages, and institutional reform priorities. The depth and candour of the discussion significantly strengthened the strategic direction emerging from the roundtable.
Health & Nutrition
Policy Advocacy Workshop on Food Systems Governance, in collaboration with TERI SAS, supported by GIZ India | New Concept
18th August - 19th August 2026, TERI SAS Campus, New Delhi
SARVARTH in collaboration with MA Public Policy and Sustainable Development (MA-PPSD), TERI School of Advanced Studies (TERI-SAS) with full support from GIZ India (Transformation of Food Systems Project) and its technical partner New Concept organised a two day Policy Advocacy Workshop on Food Systems Governance on 18 and 19 August, 2026 at TERI SAS. This was part of the ongoing 4-Week Certificate Course Programme on Public Policy & Sustainable Governance, jointly offered by SARVARTH and TERI SAS. The two-day session aimed to build an understanding of food systems transformation through a governance lens; exploring how policies, institutions, markets and stakeholders influence outcomes related to food security, nutrition, livelihoods and environmental sustainability. While the first day focused on building a foundational understanding of the food systems approach, the second day brought together policymakers, researchers and practitioners to reflect on governance challenges and pathways for strengthening India’s food systems. The key speakers, panellists, and organisations included: Ms. Bhavna Saxena, IPS, Additional Secretary-cum-CEO, CARA, Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD), Government of India; Mr. Pawan Agarwal (Retd. IAS) & Founder, FFF; Dr. Smita Sirohi, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR); Mr. Alok Kumar Dubey, GIZ India; Ms. Neha Khara, GIZ India; Ms. Parul Thapa, GIZ India; Ms. Alka Singh, Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI); Dr. Supreet Kaur, GAIN; Ms. Sudha Nair & Dr. Amar Nidhi Aggarwal, New Concept; Ms. Pradnya Paithankar, World Food Programme (WFP); Mr. Santosh Gupta, Ecociate; Ms. Priyamvada Kowshik, CoFTI; Ms. Niti Kumar, Align Partners; Mr. Shri Prakash, Distinguished Fellow, TERI, Mr. R. R. Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow, TERI; Dr. Chandan Kumar, Programme Director, MA-PPSD, and Mr. Sanjeev Kumar, Founder & President of SARVARTH.
Health & Nutrition
Conferral Ceremony for Participants of Certificate Course Programme on Public Policy & Sustainable Governance, in collaboration with TERI SAS, supported by GIZ India | New Concept
19th August 2026, TERI SAS Campus, New Delhi
As part of the 4-Week Certificate Course on Public Policy & Sustainable Governance (PPSG), jointly offered by SARVARTH in collaboration with the MA Public Policy and Sustainable Development (MA-PPSD) Programme, TERI SAS, TERI School of Advanced Studies, a Policy Advocacy Workshop on Food Systems Governance was held on 19 August 2026 at TERI-SAS. The same day also marked a special occasion of Conferral Ceremony and Certificate Presentation, recognising the successful completion of the 4-week Certificate Course on PPSG by the participants, as well as the successful participation of students of the MA-PPSD programme at TERI-SAS in the two-day Policy Advocacy Workshop. The certificates were presented by Mr. Johannes Schneider, Second Secretary, Economic Cooperation & Development Division, Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, alongside the Hon'ble Vice Chancellor, Prof. Suman Kumar Dhar, TERI-SAS, Mr. Philippe Dresruesse, WHH; Ms. Meekha Hannah Paul, Director, GIZ India; Mr. Shri Prakash, Distinguished Fellow, TERI, Dr. Chandan Kumar, Programme Director, MA-PPSD, TERI SAS, Mr. Sanjeev Kumar, Founder & President of SARVARTH in the presence of representatives of GIZ India, New Concept and Faculty members of TERI SAS.
Health & Nutrition
Conferral Ceremony for Participants of Certificate Course Programme on Public Policy & Sustainable Governance, in collaboration with TERI SAS, supported by GIZ India | New Concept
19th August 2026, TERI SAS Campus, New Delhi
As part of the 4-Week Certificate Course on Public Policy & Sustainable Governance (PPSG), jointly offered by SARVARTH in collaboration with the MA Public Policy and Sustainable Development (MA-PPSD) Programme, TERI SAS, TERI School of Advanced Studies, a Policy Advocacy Workshop on Food Systems Governance was held on 19 August 2026 at TERI-SAS. The same day also marked a special occasion of Conferral Ceremony and Certificate Presentation, recognising the successful completion of the 4-week Certificate Course on PPSG by the participants, as well as the successful participation of students of the MA-PPSD programme at TERI-SAS in the two-day Policy Advocacy Workshop. The certificates were presented by Mr. Johannes Schneider, Second Secretary, Economic Cooperation & Development Division, Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, alongside the Hon'ble Vice Chancellor, Prof. Suman Kumar Dhar, TERI-SAS, Mr. Philippe Dresruesse, WHH; Ms. Meekha Hannah Paul, Director, GIZ India; Mr. Shri Prakash, Distinguished Fellow, TERI, Dr. Chandan Kumar, Programme Director, MA-PPSD, TERI SAS, Mr. Sanjeev Kumar, Founder & President of SARVARTH in the presence of representatives of GIZ India, New Concept and Faculty members of TERI SAS.
Health & Nutrition
Conferral Ceremony for Participants of Certificate Course Programme on Public Policy & Sustainable Governance, in collaboration with TERI SAS, supported by GIZ India | New Concept
19th August 2026, TERI SAS Campus, New Delhi
As part of Delhi Climate Innovation Week 2026, Sustainability Alternatives Ltd., SARVARTH, TERI School of Advanced Studies, and Climate Collective, hosted a Roundtable on: “AI, ESG & Climate Action for Advancing Net Zero across India’s Corporate Landscape.” The conversation brought together policy advocates, industry leaders, researchers, academicians, and climate-tech innovators to explore how AI and digital platforms can accelerate ESG integration and Net Zero, without leaving MSMEs behind. The deliberations reflected a rich and substantive cross-sectoral exchange spanning climate governance, carbon market integrity, AI-enabled MRV systems, MSME transition pathways, board-level ESG readiness, public health linkages, and institutional reform priorities. The depth and candour of the discussion significantly strengthened the strategic direction emerging from the roundtable.
Health & Nutrition
Conferral Ceremony for Participants of Certificate Course Programme on Public Policy & Sustainable Governance, in collaboration with TERI SAS, supported by GIZ India | New Concept
19th August 2026, TERI SAS Campus, New Delhi
As part of the 4-Week Certificate Course on Public Policy & Sustainable Governance (PPSG), jointly offered by SARVARTH in collaboration with the MA Public Policy and Sustainable Development (MA-PPSD) Programme, TERI SAS, TERI School of Advanced Studies, a Policy Advocacy Workshop on Food Systems Governance was held on 19 August 2026 at TERI-SAS. The same day also marked a special occasion of Conferral Ceremony and Certificate Presentation, recognising the successful completion of the 4-week Certificate Course on PPSG by the participants, as well as the successful participation of students of the MA-PPSD programme at TERI-SAS in the two-day Policy Advocacy Workshop. The certificates were presented by Mr. Johannes Schneider, Second Secretary, Economic Cooperation & Development Division, Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, alongside the Hon'ble Vice Chancellor, Prof. Suman Kumar Dhar, TERI-SAS, Mr. Philippe Dresruesse, WHH; Ms. Meekha Hannah Paul, Director, GIZ India; Mr. Shri Prakash, Distinguished Fellow, TERI, Dr. Chandan Kumar, Programme Director, MA-PPSD, TERI SAS, Mr. Sanjeev Kumar, Founder & President of SARVARTH in the presence of representatives of GIZ India, New Concept and Faculty members of TERI SAS.
Health & Nutrition
Introductory Food Systems Governance Course, in collaboration with TERI SAS, supported by GIZ India | New Concept
18th August 2026, TERI SAS Campus, New Delhi
SARVARTH, in collaboration with MA Public Policy and Sustainable Development (MA-PPSD), TERI School of Advanced Studies (TERI-SAS) with support from GIZ India (Transformation of Food Systems Project) and its technical partner New Concept organised an introductory Food System Governance Course, designed for public policy students and practitioners to develop a systems perspective on food systems transformation. It focused on building foundational knowledge through interactive classroom sessions, case studies and experiential exercises that introduced food systems, governance, stakeholder dynamics and systems thinking. The sessions aimed to bridge theory and practice, enabling participants to engage directly with experts and relate classroom learning to real-world policy and implementation. The key speakers and resource persons included: Ms. Sudha Nair, Dr. Amar Nidhi Aggarwal, Mr. Vinay Kumar & Ms. Shreeja Nair, New Concept; Mr. Alok Kumar Dubey & Ms. Neha Khara, GIZ India; Dr. Chandan Kumar, Programme Director, MA-PPSD, and Mr. Sanjeev Kumar, Founder & President of SARVARTH.
Health & Nutrition
Introductory Food Systems Governance Course, in collaboration with TERI SAS, supported by GIZ India | New Concept
18th August 2026, TERI SAS Campus, New Delhi
SARVARTH, in collaboration with MA Public Policy and Sustainable Development (MA-PPSD), TERI School of Advanced Studies (TERI-SAS) with support from GIZ India (Transformation of Food Systems Project) and its technical partner New Concept organised an introductory Food System Governance Course, designed for public policy students and practitioners to develop a systems perspective on food systems transformation. It focused on building foundational knowledge through interactive classroom sessions, case studies and experiential exercises that introduced food systems, governance, stakeholder dynamics and systems thinking. The sessions aimed to bridge theory and practice, enabling participants to engage directly with experts and relate classroom learning to real-world policy and implementation. The key speakers and resource persons included: Ms. Sudha Nair, Dr. Amar Nidhi Aggarwal, Mr. Vinay Kumar & Ms. Shreeja Nair, New Concept; Mr. Alok Kumar Dubey & Ms. Neha Khara, GIZ India; Dr. Chandan Kumar, Programme Director, MA-PPSD, and Mr. Sanjeev Kumar, Founder & President of SARVARTH.
Health & Nutrition
Introductory Food Systems Governance Course, in collaboration with TERI SAS, supported by GIZ India | New Concept
18th August 2026, TERI SAS Campus, New Delhi
As part of Delhi Climate Innovation Week 2026, Sustainability Alternatives Ltd., SARVARTH, TERI School of Advanced Studies, and Climate Collective, hosted a Roundtable on: “AI, ESG & Climate Action for Advancing Net Zero across India’s Corporate Landscape.” The conversation brought together policy advocates, industry leaders, researchers, academicians, and climate-tech innovators to explore how AI and digital platforms can accelerate ESG integration and Net Zero, without leaving MSMEs behind. The deliberations reflected a rich and substantive cross-sectoral exchange spanning climate governance, carbon market integrity, AI-enabled MRV systems, MSME transition pathways, board-level ESG readiness, public health linkages, and institutional reform priorities. The depth and candour of the discussion significantly strengthened the strategic direction emerging from the roundtable.
Health & Nutrition
Introductory Food Systems Governance Course, in collaboration with TERI SAS, supported by GIZ India | New Concept
18th August 2026, TERI SAS Campus, New Delhi
SARVARTH, in collaboration with MA Public Policy and Sustainable Development (MA-PPSD), TERI School of Advanced Studies (TERI-SAS) with support from GIZ India (Transformation of Food Systems Project) and its technical partner New Concept organised an introductory Food System Governance Course, designed for public policy students and practitioners to develop a systems perspective on food systems transformation. It focused on building foundational knowledge through interactive classroom sessions, case studies and experiential exercises that introduced food systems, governance, stakeholder dynamics and systems thinking. The sessions aimed to bridge theory and practice, enabling participants to engage directly with experts and relate classroom learning to real-world policy and implementation. The key speakers and resource persons included: Ms. Sudha Nair, Dr. Amar Nidhi Aggarwal, Mr. Vinay Kumar & Ms. Shreeja Nair, New Concept; Mr. Alok Kumar Dubey & Ms. Neha Khara, GIZ India; Dr. Chandan Kumar, Programme Director, MA-PPSD, and Mr. Sanjeev Kumar, Founder & President of SARVARTH.
Environment & climate change
Seminar Series, 2025-2026: Governing ESG: Technology, AI & Policy Landscape
27th March 2026, TERI SAS Campus, New Delhi
SARVARTH, in collaboration with MA Public Policy and Sustainable Development (MA-PPSD), TERI School of Advanced Studies (TERI-SAS) organised a seminar cum Learning Exchange Programme on Governing ESG: Technology, AI, & Policy Landscape. The keynote speakers for this programme were Dr. Smriti Das, XLRI-Xavier School of Management, Delhi NCR and Mr. Abhinav Kaushal, CEO, ZeroCarbonOne. The programme was attended by students of MA-PPSD programme, Department of Policy & Management Studies, TERI-SAS, in the esteemed presence of Prof. Suman Kumar Dhar, Hon'ble Vice Chancellor, TERI-SAS; Dr. Chandan Kumar, Program Director, MA Public Policy & Sustainable Development (MA-PPSD), TERI-SAS and Mr. Sanjeev Kumar, Founder & President, SARVARTH, along with the faculty members of TERI-SAS.
Environment & climate change
Seminar Series, 2025-2026: Governing ESG: Technology, AI & Policy Landscape
27th March 2026, TERI SAS Campus, New Delhi
SARVARTH, in collaboration with MA Public Policy and Sustainable Development (MA-PPSD), TERI School of Advanced Studies (TERI-SAS) organised a seminar cum Learning Exchange Programme on Governing ESG: Technology, AI, & Policy Landscape. The keynote speakers for this programme were Dr. Smriti Das, XLRI-Xavier School of Management, Delhi NCR and Mr. Abhinav Kaushal, CEO, ZeroCarbonOne. The programme was attended by students of MA-PPSD programme, Department of Policy & Management Studies, TERI-SAS, in the esteemed presence of Prof. Suman Kumar Dhar, Hon'ble Vice Chancellor, TERI-SAS; Dr. Chandan Kumar, Program Director, MA Public Policy & Sustainable Development (MA-PPSD), TERI-SAS and Mr. Sanjeev Kumar, Founder & President, SARVARTH, along with the faculty members of TERI-SAS.
Environment & climate change
Seminar Series, 2025-2026: Governing ESG: Technology, AI & Policy Landscape
27th March 2026, TERI SAS Campus, New Delhi
As part of Delhi Climate Innovation Week 2026, Sustainability Alternatives Ltd., SARVARTH, TERI School of Advanced Studies, and Climate Collective, hosted a Roundtable on: “AI, ESG & Climate Action for Advancing Net Zero across India’s Corporate Landscape.” The conversation brought together policy advocates, industry leaders, researchers, academicians, and climate-tech innovators to explore how AI and digital platforms can accelerate ESG integration and Net Zero, without leaving MSMEs behind. The deliberations reflected a rich and substantive cross-sectoral exchange spanning climate governance, carbon market integrity, AI-enabled MRV systems, MSME transition pathways, board-level ESG readiness, public health linkages, and institutional reform priorities. The depth and candour of the discussion significantly strengthened the strategic direction emerging from the roundtable.
Environment & climate change
Seminar Series, 2025-2026: Governing ESG: Technology, AI & Policy Landscape
27th March 2026, TERI SAS Campus, New Delhi
SARVARTH, in collaboration with MA Public Policy and Sustainable Development (MA-PPSD), TERI School of Advanced Studies (TERI-SAS) organised a seminar cum Learning Exchange Programme on Governing ESG: Technology, AI, & Policy Landscape. The keynote speakers for this programme were Dr. Smriti Das, XLRI-Xavier School of Management, Delhi NCR and Mr. Abhinav Kaushal, CEO, ZeroCarbonOne. The programme was attended by students of MA-PPSD programme, Department of Policy & Management Studies, TERI-SAS, in the esteemed presence of Prof. Suman Kumar Dhar, Hon'ble Vice Chancellor, TERI-SAS; Dr. Chandan Kumar, Program Director, MA Public Policy & Sustainable Development (MA-PPSD), TERI-SAS and Mr. Sanjeev Kumar, Founder & President, SARVARTH, along with the faculty members of TERI-SAS.
Environment & climate change
Delhi Climate Innovation Week: Round Table Conference on AI, ESG and Climate Action
23rd February 2026, TERI SAS Campus, New Delhi
As part of Delhi Climate Innovation Week 2026, Sustainability Alternatives Ltd., SARVARTH, TERI School of Advanced Studies, and Climate Collective, hosted a Roundtable on: “AI, ESG & Climate Action for Advancing Net Zero across India’s Corporate Landscape.” The conversation brought together policy advocates, industry leaders, researchers, academicians, and climate-tech innovators to explore how AI and digital platforms can accelerate ESG integration and Net Zero, without leaving MSMEs behind. The deliberations reflected a rich and substantive cross-sectoral exchange spanning climate governance, carbon market integrity, AI-enabled MRV systems, MSME transition pathways, board-level ESG readiness, public health linkages, and institutional reform priorities. The depth and candour of the discussion significantly strengthened the strategic direction emerging from the roundtable.
Environment & climate change
Delhi Climate Innovation Week: Round Table Conference on AI, ESG and Climate Action
23rd February 2026, TERI SAS Campus, New Delhi
As part of Delhi Climate Innovation Week 2026, Sustainability Alternatives Ltd., SARVARTH, TERI School of Advanced Studies, and Climate Collective, hosted a Roundtable on: “AI, ESG & Climate Action for Advancing Net Zero across India’s Corporate Landscape.” The conversation brought together policy advocates, industry leaders, researchers, academicians, and climate-tech innovators to explore how AI and digital platforms can accelerate ESG integration and Net Zero, without leaving MSMEs behind. The deliberations reflected a rich and substantive cross-sectoral exchange spanning climate governance, carbon market integrity, AI-enabled MRV systems, MSME transition pathways, board-level ESG readiness, public health linkages, and institutional reform priorities. The depth and candour of the discussion significantly strengthened the strategic direction emerging from the roundtable.
Environment & climate change
Delhi Climate Innovation Week: Round Table Conference on AI, ESG and Climate Action
23rd February 2026, TERI SAS Campus, New Delhi
As part of Delhi Climate Innovation Week 2026, Sustainability Alternatives Ltd., SARVARTH, TERI School of Advanced Studies, and Climate Collective, hosted a Roundtable on: “AI, ESG & Climate Action for Advancing Net Zero across India’s Corporate Landscape.” The conversation brought together policy advocates, industry leaders, researchers, academicians, and climate-tech innovators to explore how AI and digital platforms can accelerate ESG integration and Net Zero, without leaving MSMEs behind. The deliberations reflected a rich and substantive cross-sectoral exchange spanning climate governance, carbon market integrity, AI-enabled MRV systems, MSME transition pathways, board-level ESG readiness, public health linkages, and institutional reform priorities. The depth and candour of the discussion significantly strengthened the strategic direction emerging from the roundtable.
Environment & climate change
Delhi Climate Innovation Week: Round Table Conference on AI, ESG and Climate Action
23rd February 2026, TERI SAS Campus, New Delhi
As part of Delhi Climate Innovation Week 2026, Sustainability Alternatives Ltd., SARVARTH, TERI School of Advanced Studies, and Climate Collective, hosted a Roundtable on: “AI, ESG & Climate Action for Advancing Net Zero across India’s Corporate Landscape.” The conversation brought together policy advocates, industry leaders, researchers, academicians, and climate-tech innovators to explore how AI and digital platforms can accelerate ESG integration and Net Zero, without leaving MSMEs behind. The deliberations reflected a rich and substantive cross-sectoral exchange spanning climate governance, carbon market integrity, AI-enabled MRV systems, MSME transition pathways, board-level ESG readiness, public health linkages, and institutional reform priorities. The depth and candour of the discussion significantly strengthened the strategic direction emerging from the roundtable.
Health & Nutrition
Delhi Climate Innovation Week: Health and Wellbeing Kiosk
21 February, 2026: TERI SAS Campus, New Delhi
SARVARTH, in collaboration with TERI SAS and AkosMD India hosted a dedicated Health & Wellness Camp on the Climate Jobs Fair day on 21 February, 2026. Organized on the Climate Jobs Fair day, the camp provided participants with a range of health-focused services, including AI-driven health snapshots, vital signs monitoring, mental wellness support, digital health screenings, and general medical consultations. The initiative encouraged participants and students to assess their essential health information, while engaging in the broader climate innovation activities of the week.
Health & Nutrition
Delhi Climate Innovation Week: Health and Wellbeing Kiosk
21 February, 2026: TERI SAS Campus, New Delhi
SARVARTH, in collaboration with TERI SAS and AkosMD India hosted a dedicated Health & Wellness Camp on the Climate Jobs Fair day on 21 February, 2026. Organized on the Climate Jobs Fair day, the camp provided participants with a range of health-focused services, including AI-driven health snapshots, vital signs monitoring, mental wellness support, digital health screenings, and general medical consultations. The initiative encouraged participants and students to assess their essential health information, while engaging in the broader climate innovation activities of the week.
Health & Nutrition
Delhi Climate Innovation Week: Health and Wellbeing Kiosk
21 February, 2026: TERI SAS Campus, New Delhi
SARVARTH, in collaboartion with TERI SAS and AkosMD India hosted a dedicated Health & Wellness Camp on the Climate Jobs Fair day on 21 February, 2026. Organized on the Climate Jobs Fair day, the camp provided participants with a range of health-focused services, including AI-driven health snapshots, vital signs monitoring, mental wellness support, digital health screenings, and general medical consultations. The initiative encouraged participants and students to assess their essential health information, while engaging in the broader climate innovation activities of the week.
Health & Nutrition
Delhi Climate Innovation Week: Health and Wellbeing Kiosk
21 February, 2026: TERI SAS Campus, New Delhi
SARVARTH, in collaboration with TERI SAS and AkosMD India hosted a dedicated Health & Wellness Camp on the Climate Jobs Fair day on 21 February, 2026. Organized on the Climate Jobs Fair day, the camp provided participants with a range of health-focused services, including AI-driven health snapshots, vital signs monitoring, mental wellness support, digital health screenings, and general medical consultations. The initiative encouraged participants and students to assess their essential health information, while engaging in the broader climate innovation activities of the week.
Health & Nutrition
Seminar Series, 2025-2026: Health and Wellbeing: Bridging Science, Society, & Policy
19th September, 2025: TERI SAS Campus, New Delhi
SARVARTH, in association and collaboration with the Public Policy & Sustainable Development (MA-PPSD) Program at the TERI School of Advanced Studies (TERISAS), organized a collaborative Seminar Series, 2025-26 on “Public Policy in Practice & Sustainability.” This seminar series aimed to provide a platform for university students to connect with development practitioners, policymakers, policy implementers (relevant authorities in government departments), academicians, researchers, and think tanks in their respective domains. The program sought to foster mutually beneficial collaboration, enabling students to gain practical knowledge and insights into real-world challenges while contributing and expanding their perspective on different themes. Furthermore, this learning exchange helped students broaden their networks, enhance career opportunities, and gain hands-on experience in policy implementation, research, and data analysis. It promoted a diverse understanding of complex policy issues and encouraged evidence-based policies that addressed pressing developmental challenges, ultimately advancing overall societal well-being.
Health & Nutrition
Seminar Series, 2025-2026: Health and Wellbeing: Bridging Science, Society, & Policy
19th September, 2025: TERI SAS Campus, New Delhi
SARVARTH, in association and collaboration with the Public Policy & Sustainable Development (MA-PPSD) Program at the TERI School of Advanced Studies (TERISAS), organized a collaborative Seminar Series, 2025-26 on “Public Policy in Practice & Sustainability.” This seminar series aimed to provide a platform for university students to connect with development practitioners, policymakers, policy implementers (relevant authorities in government departments), academicians, researchers, and think tanks in their respective domains. The program sought to foster mutually beneficial collaboration, enabling students to gain practical knowledge and insights into real-world challenges while contributing and expanding their perspective on different themes. Furthermore, this learning exchange helped students broaden their networks, enhance career opportunities, and gain hands-on experience in policy implementation, research, and data analysis. It promoted a diverse understanding of complex policy issues and encouraged evidence-based policies that addressed pressing developmental challenges, ultimately advancing overall societal well-being.
Health & Nutrition
Seminar Series, 2025-2026: Health and Wellbeing: Bridging Science, Society, & Policy
19th September, 2025: TERI SAS Campus, New Delhi
SARVARTH, in association and collaboration with the Public Policy & Sustainable Development (MA-PPSD) Program at the TERI School of Advanced Studies (TERISAS), organized a collaborative Seminar Series, 2025-26 on “Public Policy in Practice & Sustainability.” This seminar series aimed to provide a platform for university students to connect with development practitioners, policymakers, policy implementers (relevant authorities in government departments), academicians, researchers, and think tanks in their respective domains. The program sought to foster mutually beneficial collaboration, enabling students to gain practical knowledge and insights into real-world challenges while contributing and expanding their perspective on different themes. Furthermore, this learning exchange helped students broaden their networks, enhance career opportunities, and gain hands-on experience in policy implementation, research, and data analysis. It promoted a diverse understanding of complex policy issues and encouraged evidence-based policies that addressed pressing developmental challenges, ultimately advancing overall societal well-being.
Health & Nutrition
Seminar Series, 2025-2026: Health and Wellbeing: Bridging Science, Society, & Policy
19th September, 2025: TERI SAS Campus, New Delhi
SARVARTH, in association and collaboration with the Public Policy & Sustainable Development (MA-PPSD) Program at the TERI School of Advanced Studies (TERISAS), organized a collaborative Seminar Series, 2025-26 on “Public Policy in Practice & Sustainability.” This seminar series aimed to provide a platform for university students to connect with development practitioners, policymakers, policy implementers (relevant authorities in government departments), academicians, researchers, and think tanks in their respective domains. The program sought to foster mutually beneficial collaboration, enabling students to gain practical knowledge and insights into real-world challenges while contributing and expanding their perspective on different themes. Furthermore, this learning exchange helped students broaden their networks, enhance career opportunities, and gain hands-on experience in policy implementation, research, and data analysis. It promoted a diverse understanding of complex policy issues and encouraged evidence-based policies that addressed pressing developmental challenges, ultimately advancing overall societal well-being.
Health & Nutrition
Seminar Series, 2025-2026: Public Policy in Practice & Sustainability Health & Nutrition: Practitioner’s Perspectives
23rd May, 2025: TERI SAS Campus, New Delhi
SARVARTH, in association and collaboration with the Public Policy & Sustainable Development (MA-PPSD) Program at the TERI School of Advanced Studies (TERISAS), organized a collaborative Seminar Series, 2025-26 on “Public Policy in Practice & Sustainability.” This seminar series aimed to provide a platform for university students to connect with development practitioners, policymakers, policy implementers (relevant authorities in government departments), academicians, researchers, and think tanks in their respective domains. The program sought to foster mutually beneficial collaboration, enabling students to gain practical knowledge and insights into real-world challenges while contributing and expanding their perspective on different themes. Furthermore, this learning exchange helped students broaden their networks, enhance career opportunities, and gain hands-on experience in policy implementation, research, and data analysis. It promoted a diverse understanding of complex policy issues and encouraged evidence-based policies that addressed pressing developmental challenges, ultimately advancing overall societal well-being.
Health & Nutrition
Seminar Series, 2025-2026: Public Policy in Practice & Sustainability Health & Nutrition: Practitioner’s Perspectives
23rd May, 2025: TERI SAS Campus, New Delhi
SARVARTH, in association and collaboration with the Public Policy & Sustainable Development (MA-PPSD) Program at the TERI School of Advanced Studies (TERISAS), organized a collaborative Seminar Series, 2025-26 on “Public Policy in Practice & Sustainability.” This seminar series aimed to provide a platform for university students to connect with development practitioners, policymakers, policy implementers (relevant authorities in government departments), academicians, researchers, and think tanks in their respective domains. The program sought to foster mutually beneficial collaboration, enabling students to gain practical knowledge and insights into real-world challenges while contributing and expanding their perspective on different themes. Furthermore, this learning exchange helped students broaden their networks, enhance career opportunities, and gain hands-on experience in policy implementation, research, and data analysis. It promoted a diverse understanding of complex policy issues and encouraged evidence-based policies that addressed pressing developmental challenges, ultimately advancing overall societal well-being.
Health & Nutrition
Seminar Series, 2025-2026: Public Policy in Practice & Sustainability Health & Nutrition: Practitioner’s Perspectives
23rd May, 2025: TERI SAS Campus, New Delhi
SARVARTH, in association and collaboration with the Public Policy & Sustainable Development (MA-PPSD) Program at the TERI School of Advanced Studies (TERISAS), organized a collaborative Seminar Series, 2025-26 on “Public Policy in Practice & Sustainability.” This seminar series aimed to provide a platform for university students to connect with development practitioners, policymakers, policy implementers (relevant authorities in government departments), academicians, researchers, and think tanks in their respective domains. The program sought to foster mutually beneficial collaboration, enabling students to gain practical knowledge and insights into real-world challenges while contributing and expanding their perspective on different themes. Furthermore, this learning exchange helped students broaden their networks, enhance career opportunities, and gain hands-on experience in policy implementation, research, and data analysis. It promoted a diverse understanding of complex policy issues and encouraged evidence-based policies that addressed pressing developmental challenges, ultimately advancing overall societal well-being.
Health & Nutrition
Seminar Series, 2025-2026: Public Policy in Practice & Sustainability Health & Nutrition: Practitioner’s Perspectives
23rd May, 2025: TERI SAS Campus, New Delhi
SARVARTH, in association and collaboration with the Public Policy & Sustainable Development (MA-PPSD) Program at the TERI School of Advanced Studies (TERISAS), organized a collaborative Seminar Series, 2025-26 on “Public Policy in Practice & Sustainability.” This seminar series aimed to provide a platform for university students to connect with development practitioners, policymakers, policy implementers (relevant authorities in government departments), academicians, researchers, and think tanks in their respective domains. The program sought to foster mutually beneficial collaboration, enabling students to gain practical knowledge and insights into real-world challenges while contributing and expanding their perspective on different themes. Furthermore, this learning exchange helped students broaden their networks, enhance career opportunities, and gain hands-on experience in policy implementation, research, and data analysis. It promoted a diverse understanding of complex policy issues and encouraged evidence-based policies that addressed pressing developmental challenges, ultimately advancing overall societal well-being.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Age of Modernization & Technology: Exploring alternate understanding around mental health & wellbeing in Indian Context
9th October,2024; India Habitat Centre (IHC), New Delhi
SARVARTH organized a full day learning exchange cum policy advocacy workshop on Mental Health and Wellbeing. The workshop was chaired by Mr. Balvinder Kumar, IAS, (retd.), Former Union Secretary, Government of India and Founder of Mind Therapy and the panel discussion was moderated Mr. Tejinder Singh Sandhu, IAS (retd.) & former Chief of UNICEF, Zone Office,Nigeria.The key speakers included Mr. Robert Whitaker, Author, Pulitzer nominated journalist, Founder of Mad in America; Jyothi Ravichandran, Program Specialist- Mental Health & Psychosocial Support, UNICEF India; Sudha Goel, Senior Consultant, NITI Aayog, Government of India; Dr. Ayurdhi Dhar, Founder, Mad in South Asia& visiting Professor,Prescott College, Arizona, USA; Mr. Ashok Pandey, Fellow, Global Peace Foundation, USA; Nimisha Kumar, President, Asian CBT Association; Prof. Arvind Mishra, Social Psychologist, School of Social Science (SSS), JNU; Dr Naveen R Gowda, MD, & Creator,Sakhi; and Mr. Sanjeev Kumar, Founder and President, SARVARTH.The workshop saw representation from reputed international & national organizations, government representatives, NITI Aayog, UN agencies, donor agencies, academics, experts and other stakeholders, who shared their learning experiences and valuable insight on subject.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Age of Modernization & Technology: Exploring alternate understanding around mental health & wellbeing in Indian Context
9th October,2024; India Habitat Centre (IHC), New Delhi
SARVARTH organized a full day learning exchange cum policy advocacy workshop on Mental Health and Wellbeing. The workshop was chaired by Mr. Balvinder Kumar, IAS, (retd.), Former Union Secretary, Government of India and Founder of Mind Therapy and the panel discussion was moderated Mr. Tejinder Singh Sandhu, IAS (retd.) & former Chief of UNICEF, Zone Office,Nigeria.The key speakers included Mr. Robert Whitaker, Author, Pulitzer nominated journalist, Founder of Mad in America; Jyothi Ravichandran, Program Specialist- Mental Health & Psychosocial Support, UNICEF India; Sudha Goel, Senior Consultant, NITI Aayog, Government of India; Dr. Ayurdhi Dhar, Founder, Mad in South Asia& visiting Professor,Prescott College, Arizona, USA; Mr. Ashok Pandey, Fellow, Global Peace Foundation, USA; Nimisha Kumar, President, Asian CBT Association; Prof. Arvind Mishra, Social Psychologist, School of Social Science (SSS), JNU; Dr Naveen R Gowda, MD, & Creator,Sakhi; and Mr. Sanjeev Kumar, Founder and President, SARVARTH.The workshop saw representation from reputed international & national organizations, government representatives, NITI Aayog, UN agencies, donor agencies, academics, experts and other stakeholders, who shared their learning experiences and valuable insight on subject.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Age of Modernization & Technology: Exploring alternate understanding around mental health & wellbeing in Indian Context
9th October,2024; India Habitat Centre (IHC), New Delhi
SARVARTH organized a full day learning exchange cum policy advocacy workshop on Mental Health and Wellbeing. The workshop was chaired by Mr. Balvinder Kumar, IAS, (retd.), Former Union Secretary, Government of India and Founder of Mind Therapy and the panel discussion was moderated Mr. Tejinder Singh Sandhu, IAS (retd.) & former Chief of UNICEF, Zone Office,Nigeria.The key speakers included Mr. Robert Whitaker, Author, Pulitzer nominated journalist, Founder of Mad in America; Jyothi Ravichandran, Program Specialist- Mental Health & Psychosocial Support, UNICEF India; Sudha Goel, Senior Consultant, NITI Aayog, Government of India; Dr. Ayurdhi Dhar, Founder, Mad in South Asia& visiting Professor,Prescott College, Arizona, USA; Mr. Ashok Pandey, Fellow, Global Peace Foundation, USA; Nimisha Kumar, President, Asian CBT Association; Prof. Arvind Mishra, Social Psychologist, School of Social Science (SSS), JNU; Dr Naveen R Gowda, MD, & Creator,Sakhi; and Mr. Sanjeev Kumar, Founder and President, SARVARTH.The workshop saw representation from reputed international & national organizations, government representatives, NITI Aayog, UN agencies, donor agencies, academics, experts and other stakeholders, who shared their learning experiences and valuable insight on subject.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Age of Modernization & Technology: Exploring alternate understanding around mental health & wellbeing in Indian Context
9th October,2024; India Habitat Centre (IHC), New Delhi
SARVARTH organized a full day learning exchange cum policy advocacy workshop on Mental Health and Wellbeing. The workshop was chaired by Mr. Balvinder Kumar, IAS, (retd.), Former Union Secretary, Government of India and Founder of Mind Therapy and the panel discussion was moderated Mr. Tejinder Singh Sandhu, IAS (retd.) & former Chief of UNICEF, Zone Office,Nigeria.The key speakers included Mr. Robert Whitaker, Author, Pulitzer nominated journalist, Founder of Mad in America; Jyothi Ravichandran, Program Specialist- Mental Health & Psychosocial Support, UNICEF India; Sudha Goel, Senior Consultant, NITI Aayog, Government of India; Dr. Ayurdhi Dhar, Founder, Mad in South Asia& visiting Professor,Prescott College, Arizona, USA; Mr. Ashok Pandey, Fellow, Global Peace Foundation, USA; Nimisha Kumar, President, Asian CBT Association; Prof. Arvind Mishra, Social Psychologist, School of Social Science (SSS), JNU; Dr Naveen R Gowda, MD, & Creator,Sakhi; and Mr. Sanjeev Kumar, Founder and President, SARVARTH.The workshop saw representation from reputed international & national organizations, government representatives, NITI Aayog, UN agencies, donor agencies, academics, experts and other stakeholders, who shared their learning experiences and valuable insight on subject.
health & nutrition
Future Opportunities for Development Agencies to Strengthen Urban Health Initiatives through Technology and Innovation in India
29th September,2023; India Habitat Centre (IHC), New Delhi
SARVARTH, on dated 29th September,2023 organized a full day learning exchange cum policy advocacy workshop on theme titled “Future Opportunities for Development Agencies to Strengthen Urban Health Initiatives through technology and innovation in India”. The workshop was organized at India Habitat Centre (IHC), Lodhi Road, New Delhi. The workshop was chaired by Dr K Rajeswara Rao, IAS, (retd.) and Former Special Secretary, NITI Aayog, Government of India. The keynote speakers and distinguished panelist included Dr. Anuradha Jain, Senior Advisor, Health System Strengthening, from United States Agency for International Development (USAID) India; Mr. Sanjeev Kumar, Founder and President of SARVARTH; Dr. Sachin Gupte, Lead, Operations, PATH India; Mr. Sameer Kanwar, Director for Digital Health with PATH in India, and South Asia Region; Mr. Shailabh Kumar, Uplift Mutuals and Ms. Madhura Karnik, Chief Growth Officer, from Haq Darshak. The workshop saw participation and representation from UN body, international & national organizations, government representatives, policy level body NITI Aayog, donor agencies, academics, experts and other stakeholders, from different regions of India. The broader aim and objectives of the workshop was to bring together various stakeholders to share their learnings initiatives, best practices and innovations and valuable insight from field on Urban Health initiatives to improve India’s urban health landscape. The workshop certainly provided collective impetus to strengthen the ongoing initiatives and efforts along with innovative solutions, for urban health programs and initiatives from policy perspective in wake of rapid urbanization.
health & nutrition
Future Opportunities for Development Agencies to Strengthen Urban Health Initiatives through Technology and Innovation in India
29th September,2023; India Habitat Centre (IHC), New Delhi
SARVARTH, on dated 29th September,2023 organized a full day learning exchange cum policy advocacy workshop on theme titled “Future Opportunities for Development Agencies to Strengthen Urban Health Initiatives through technology and innovation in India”. The workshop was organized at India Habitat Centre (IHC), Lodhi Road, New Delhi. The workshop was chaired by Dr K Rajeswara Rao, IAS, (retd.) and Former Special Secretary, NITI Aayog, Government of India. The keynote speakers and distinguished panelist included Dr. Anuradha Jain, Senior Advisor, Health System Strengthening, from United States Agency for International Development (USAID) India; Mr. Sanjeev Kumar, Founder and President of SARVARTH; Dr. Sachin Gupte, Lead, Operations, PATH India; Mr. Sameer Kanwar, Director for Digital Health with PATH in India, and South Asia Region; Mr. Shailabh Kumar, Uplift Mutuals and Ms. Madhura Karnik, Chief Growth Officer, from Haq Darshak. The workshop saw participation and representation from UN body, international & national organizations, government representatives, policy level body NITI Aayog, donor agencies, academics, experts and other stakeholders, from different regions of India. The broader aim and objectives of the workshop was to bring together various stakeholders to share their learnings initiatives, best practices and innovations and valuable insight from field on Urban Health initiatives to improve India’s urban health landscape. The workshop certainly provided collective impetus to strengthen the ongoing initiatives and efforts along with innovative solutions, for urban health programs and initiatives from policy perspective in wake of rapid urbanization.
health & nutrition
Future Opportunities for Development Agencies to Strengthen Urban Health Initiatives through Technology and Innovation in India
29th September,2023; India Habitat Centre (IHC), New Delhi
SARVARTH, on dated 29th September,2023 organized a full day learning exchange cum policy advocacy workshop on theme titled “Future Opportunities for Development Agencies to Strengthen Urban Health Initiatives through technology and innovation in India”. The workshop was organized at India Habitat Centre (IHC), Lodhi Road, New Delhi. The workshop was chaired by Dr K Rajeswara Rao, IAS, (retd.) and Former Special Secretary, NITI Aayog, Government of India. The keynote speakers and distinguished panelist included Dr. Anuradha Jain, Senior Advisor, Health System Strengthening, from United States Agency for International Development (USAID) India; Mr. Sanjeev Kumar, Founder and President of SARVARTH; Dr. Sachin Gupte, Lead, Operations, PATH India; Mr. Sameer Kanwar, Director for Digital Health with PATH in India, and South Asia Region; Mr. Shailabh Kumar, Uplift Mutuals and Ms. Madhura Karnik, Chief Growth Officer, from Haq Darshak. The workshop saw participation and representation from UN body, international & national organizations, government representatives, policy level body NITI Aayog, donor agencies, academics, experts and other stakeholders, from different regions of India. The broader aim and objectives of the workshop was to bring together various stakeholders to share their learnings initiatives, best practices and innovations and valuable insight from field on Urban Health initiatives to improve India’s urban health landscape. The workshop certainly provided collective impetus to strengthen the ongoing initiatives and efforts along with innovative solutions, for urban health programs and initiatives from policy perspective in wake of rapid urbanization.
health & nutrition
Future Opportunities for Development Agencies to Strengthen Urban Health Initiatives through Technology and Innovation in India
29th September,2023; India Habitat Centre (IHC), New Delhi
SARVARTH, on dated 29th September,2023 organized a full day learning exchange cum policy advocacy workshop on theme titled “Future Opportunities for Development Agencies to Strengthen Urban Health Initiatives through technology and innovation in India”. The workshop was organized at India Habitat Centre (IHC), Lodhi Road, New Delhi. The workshop was chaired by Dr K Rajeswara Rao, IAS, (retd.) and Former Special Secretary, NITI Aayog, Government of India. The keynote speakers and distinguished panelist included Dr. Anuradha Jain, Senior Advisor, Health System Strengthening, from United States Agency for International Development (USAID) India; Mr. Sanjeev Kumar, Founder and President of SARVARTH; Dr. Sachin Gupte, Lead, Operations, PATH India; Mr. Sameer Kanwar, Director for Digital Health with PATH in India, and South Asia Region; Mr. Shailabh Kumar, Uplift Mutuals and Ms. Madhura Karnik, Chief Growth Officer, from Haq Darshak. The workshop saw participation and representation from UN body, international & national organizations, government representatives, policy level body NITI Aayog, donor agencies, academics, experts and other stakeholders, from different regions of India. The broader aim and objectives of the workshop was to bring together various stakeholders to share their learnings initiatives, best practices and innovations and valuable insight from field on Urban Health initiatives to improve India’s urban health landscape. The workshop certainly provided collective impetus to strengthen the ongoing initiatives and efforts along with innovative solutions, for urban health programs and initiatives from policy perspective in wake of rapid urbanization.
health & nutrition
A Policy Analysis of Nutrition Programs in India: Insights from field experiences by Sanjeev Kumar, President, SARVARTH, organized by TERI School of Advanced Studies (TERI SAS)
12th January,2024; TERI School of Advanced Studies, (TERI SAS), New Delhi
Mr. Sanjeev Kumar, Founder and President of SARVARTH shared an insightful presentation on theme titled “A Policy Analysis of Nutrition Program (ICDS) in India: An insight from field experience” at TERI SAS. During his detailed presentation, Mr. Kumar articulated that Nutrition is central to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda, and at least 12 of the 17 SDGs include indicators relevant for nutrition. The UN Decade of Action on Nutrition expects to achieve the existing global nutrition targets by 2025 and the nutrition-related targets in the Agenda for Sustainable Development by 2030. Mr Kumar said that there is sustained efforts by government of India through various policies at national and state levels, and the constant efforts of several international and national voluntary organizations, including that of bilateral and donor agencies, to reduce the under-nutrition problem among children and women. As per NFHS-5 (2019-21) report, almost 32.1% per cent of children under five years of age in India are underweight and 35.5% per cent are reported as stunted and 19.3 % are still wasted and 67 % children in age group of 5 to 59 months are anemic. The incidence of malnutrition among women in age group 15 to 49 years is quite high as almost 57 % women is anemic and 18.7 % of women Body Mass Index (BMI) is below normal. The government of India is implementing several schemes like Anganwadi Services, Scheme for Adolescent Girls and Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) under the Umbrella Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme as direct targeted interventions to address the problem of malnutrition in the country. Further, POSHAN Abhiyaan launched on 8th March 2018, aims to reduce malnutrition in the country by adopting a synergized and result oriented approach.
health & nutrition
A Policy Analysis of Nutrition Programs in India: Insights from field experiences by Sanjeev Kumar, President, SARVARTH, organized by TERI School of Advanced Studies (TERI SAS)
12th January,2024; TERI School of Advanced Studies, (TERI SAS), New Delhi
Mr. Sanjeev Kumar, Founder and President of SARVARTH shared an insightful presentation on theme titled “A Policy Analysis of Nutrition Program (ICDS) in India: An insight from field experience” at TERI SAS. During his detailed presentation, Mr. Kumar articulated that Nutrition is central to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda, and at least 12 of the 17 SDGs include indicators relevant for nutrition. The UN Decade of Action on Nutrition expects to achieve the existing global nutrition targets by 2025 and the nutrition-related targets in the Agenda for Sustainable Development by 2030. Mr Kumar said that there is sustained efforts by government of India through various policies at national and state levels, and the constant efforts of several international and national voluntary organizations, including that of bilateral and donor agencies, to reduce the under-nutrition problem among children and women. As per NFHS-5 (2019-21) report, almost 32.1% per cent of children under five years of age in India are underweight and 35.5% per cent are reported as stunted and 19.3 % are still wasted and 67 % children in age group of 5 to 59 months are anemic. The incidence of malnutrition among women in age group 15 to 49 years is quite high as almost 57 % women is anemic and 18.7 % of women Body Mass Index (BMI) is below normal. The government of India is implementing several schemes like Anganwadi Services, Scheme for Adolescent Girls and Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) under the Umbrella Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme as direct targeted interventions to address the problem of malnutrition in the country. Further, POSHAN Abhiyaan launched on 8th March 2018, aims to reduce malnutrition in the country by adopting a synergized and result oriented approach.
health & nutrition
A Policy Analysis of Nutrition Programs in India: Insights from field experiences by Sanjeev Kumar, President, SARVARTH, organized by TERI School of Advanced Studies (TERI SAS)
12th January,2024; TERI School of Advanced Studies, (TERI SAS), New Delhi
Mr. Sanjeev Kumar, Founder and President of SARVARTH shared an insightful presentation on theme titled “A Policy Analysis of Nutrition Program (ICDS) in India: An insight from field experience” at TERI SAS. During his detailed presentation, Mr. Kumar articulated that Nutrition is central to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda, and at least 12 of the 17 SDGs include indicators relevant for nutrition. The UN Decade of Action on Nutrition expects to achieve the existing global nutrition targets by 2025 and the nutrition-related targets in the Agenda for Sustainable Development by 2030. Mr Kumar said that there is sustained efforts by government of India through various policies at national and state levels, and the constant efforts of several international and national voluntary organizations, including that of bilateral and donor agencies, to reduce the under-nutrition problem among children and women. As per NFHS-5 (2019-21) report, almost 32.1% per cent of children under five years of age in India are underweight and 35.5% per cent are reported as stunted and 19.3 % are still wasted and 67 % children in age group of 5 to 59 months are anemic. The incidence of malnutrition among women in age group 15 to 49 years is quite high as almost 57 % women is anemic and 18.7 % of women Body Mass Index (BMI) is below normal. The government of India is implementing several schemes like Anganwadi Services, Scheme for Adolescent Girls and Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) under the Umbrella Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme as direct targeted interventions to address the problem of malnutrition in the country. Further, POSHAN Abhiyaan launched on 8th March 2018, aims to reduce malnutrition in the country by adopting a synergized and result oriented approach.
health & nutrition
A Policy Analysis of Nutrition Programs in India: Insights from field experiences by Sanjeev Kumar, President, SARVARTH, organized by TERI School of Advanced Studies (TERI SAS)
12th January,2024; TERI School of Advanced Studies, (TERI SAS), New Delhi
Mr. Sanjeev Kumar, Founder and President of SARVARTH shared an insightful presentation on theme titled “A Policy Analysis of Nutrition Program (ICDS) in India: An insight from field experience” at TERI SAS. During his detailed presentation, Mr. Kumar articulated that Nutrition is central to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda, and at least 12 of the 17 SDGs include indicators relevant for nutrition. The UN Decade of Action on Nutrition expects to achieve the existing global nutrition targets by 2025 and the nutrition-related targets in the Agenda for Sustainable Development by 2030. Mr Kumar said that there is sustained efforts by government of India through various policies at national and state levels, and the constant efforts of several international and national voluntary organizations, including that of bilateral and donor agencies, to reduce the under-nutrition problem among children and women. As per NFHS-5 (2019-21) report, almost 32.1% per cent of children under five years of age in India are underweight and 35.5% per cent are reported as stunted and 19.3 % are still wasted and 67 % children in age group of 5 to 59 months are anemic. The incidence of malnutrition among women in age group 15 to 49 years is quite high as almost 57 % women is anemic and 18.7 % of women Body Mass Index (BMI) is below normal. The government of India is implementing several schemes like Anganwadi Services, Scheme for Adolescent Girls and Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) under the Umbrella Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme as direct targeted interventions to address the problem of malnutrition in the country. Further, POSHAN Abhiyaan launched on 8th March 2018, aims to reduce malnutrition in the country by adopting a synergized and result oriented approach.
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The Role of Human Rights in strengthening peace and social justice in India: By Dr. Dnyaneshwar Manohar Mulay, Former Ambassador & Secretary; Member, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Government of India
20th Feb,2021, New Delhi
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population & culture
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population & culture
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Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on community economic development programs: A multi perspective analysis by Meera P Marla, Former Senior Nutrition Specialist, World Bank, India Prof. Arvind Mishra, School of Social Science (SSS),JNU; New Delhi; Sanjeev Kumar, Founder &President, SARVARTH
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Positive and Graceful Aging by Mr. Balvinder Kumar, IAS (retd.) Former Union Secretary, Government of India
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