Ranchi: A two-day event, “Ekam Dialogues: Building through Dialogue,” organised by the Centre for Environment and Energy Development (CEED), commenced in Ranchi on Tuesday, focusing on inclusive and future-oriented development in eastern and central India.
The programme brought together senior government officials, grassroots changemakers, industry representatives, social entrepreneurs, experts and civil society members to deliberate on strengthening regional resilience and sustainable growth.
On the occasion, 27 changemakers from Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Bihar and Odisha were honoured with the “Ekam Samman” for their notable contributions to climate adaptation and community-led innovation.
Ramnath Kumar, Chief Executive Officer of CEED, said the initiative aims to foster dialogue and collaboration to address pressing social and environmental challenges. He emphasised that the platform seeks to translate ideas into actionable solutions through collective efforts.
A.K. Rastogi, Chairperson of the Task Force on Sustainable Just Transition, highlighted the importance of community participation in strengthening climate resilience. Ravi Ranjan, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife), Jharkhand, noted that collaboration among stakeholders is key to achieving both economic empowerment and ecological balance.
Dr. A.T. Mishra stressed the need to integrate science and data with sustainable livelihoods and local entrepreneurship. Renowned water conservationist Rajendra Singh underlined the critical role of community leadership in conserving natural resources.
More than 300 participants, including over 70 experts and speakers, are attending the event, which features 11 technical sessions. The presence of 11 Padma Shri awardees added significance to the gathering.
The second day of the programme will focus on themes such as climate adaptation, green economy, sustainable livelihoods, revival of traditional knowledge and the role of technology and innovation in driving climate-resilient development.
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