Empowering Engineering for a Sustainable World
At Vishwakarma Institute of Technology (VIT), Pune, sustainability is embedded in our educational ethos. Guided by the spirit of Vishwakarma—the divine architect—we are shaping future-ready engineers who are not just problem-solvers but responsible custodians of the planet.
Our Guiding Philosophy
Curriculum integration of sustainability concepts
Inclusive education, social equity, and community welfare
ESG-compliant operations and Net Zero emissions roadmap
Participation in national missions including Semiconductor, Hydrogen, and Quantum Tech
Four Pilers of Sustainable Transformation
Education & Skill Empowerment
- NEP 2020-aligned programs integrating ethics, sustainability, and interdisciplinary learning
- Industry 4.0, Quantum, and Semiconductor skilling platforms
- Bridge programs, digital equity, and inclusive admissions for marginalized students
Research, Innovation & Technology
- 17+ SDG-driven labs: Clean Water, AgriTech, Climate Resilience, HealthTech, and Smart Mobility
- Patents, prototypes, and international showcases like the Global CleanTech Expo
- Human-centered innovation for social and environmental impact
Green & Smart Campus
- 500+ kW rooftop solar energy, energy-efficient buildings (GRIHA-rated)
- Smart IoT-enabled campus: air/water/energy analytics, BMS optimization
- Biodiversity zones, zero waste policy, e-vehicle promotion, tree plantations, and green audits
Community Engagement & Outreach
- 500+ NSS volunteers: Rural electrification, sanitation, nutrition, and health camps
- Sahyadri Communication Project for grassroots sustainability awareness
- Legal aid clinics, women’s empowerment, and multi-stakeholder capacity building
Student – centric sustainability
- Leadership Certificate in Sustainability
- Green Champions Program – student-led awareness campaign
- Tech for Good Hackathons solving real-world SDG problems
- Startup Incubator for social entrepreneurship and green innovation
- Community Service Learning in villages and urban slums
Monitoring Impact and Driving Change
Annual Sustainability Report
with metrics on GHG emissions, water savings, waste diversion
Metric Value (tone CO₂e /KL/%)
Year
Annual Sustainability Report
SDG Progress Dashboard
and curriculum sustainability audits
Sustainability Solutions Database
for best practices and scalable innovations
Alumni Impact Tracker
assessing SDG contributions in careers
Vision 2030: Towards Regenerative Futures
Carbon Neutral Campus
100% SDG Curriculum Integration
Scaled Community Impact across Rural Maharashtra
Global Collaborations for Circular and Inclusive Development
2030
Collaborate with us
Be a part of the change!
Collaborate with VIT Pune for transformative sustainability solutions. We welcome partnerships across academia, industry, and so
Dr. Shubham Joshi
Head – Sustainability Development
BRACT’s Vishwakarma Institutes &University, Pune
shubham.joshi@vit.edu
shubhamjoshi@ieee.org
+91 8975064564
+91 7058432258