The Youth Eco Summit 2024, organized by the Bajaj Foundation, was a landmark event aimed at addressing the e-waste crisis. Held in New Delhi, the summit united schools and young leaders to promote environmental sustainability through education, engagement, innovation, and recognition.
Date
January 18, 2024
Venue
Siri Fort Auditorium,
New Delhi
Participation
Engaged 400 schools &
over 2000 students in 35 days.
Our Pillars
The summit featured insights from 12 speakers across 3 e-waste management panels, providing valuable knowledge and strategies.
Pre-summit activities involved over 2000 students from 200 schools, leading to five creative competitions during the event.
Competitions such as essay, PPT, and Waste to Art promoted critical thinking and creativity in e-waste management, with over 1000 entries received.
Awarded 28 Eco Awards to schools and students for innovative recycling and community engagement efforts.
Esteemed Speakers
Gain insights from the thought leaders and brightest minds at the forefront of addressing the e-waste challenges we face today.
Event Host
Ms. Anusha Dandekar TV Anchor
Panel Moderator
Mr. Abhiir Bhalla Youth Environmental Sustainability Expert
Panel Moderator
Mr. Pankaj Bajaj Founder Bajaj Foundation
Panelist
Dr. Aashish Saurikhia Director of Public Policy, ICEA
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Community Impact
Social Media Reach
Reached
2.39 million
Reached
453k
Views Achieved
692.6k
Trending:Â On Twitter for a week
Media Coverage:Â Over 80 lacs
Reached
2.39 million
Reached
453k
Views Achieved
692.6k
Trending:Â On Twitter for a week
Media Coverage:Â Over 80 lacs
Youth Eco Summit 2025
Upcoming Event
Building on the success of the previous summit, the Youth Eco Summit 2025 aims to further empower young leaders to champion sustainable practices. This year’s theme continues to focus on e-waste, emphasizing innovation and practical solutions.
Date
January 14, 2025
Venue
Expanding to 30
cities, involving over 3 lakh students.
Key Activities
Workshops: Advanced sessions on e-waste management, green technology, and sustainability.
Speakers:Â A diverse lineup of experts from various fields.
Competitions:Â More dynamic and engaging contests to stimulate creative solutions for environmental issues.
Exhibitions: Showcasing eco-friendly products and innovations by young participants & Clean/ green tech start up from the Indian eco system eg BatX Energies, EdgeGrid etc Â
Eco entrepreneurship: by students encouraging innovative startup ideas with mentorship and incubation
GOAL
Increased Participation: Engage more schools and students, reaching wider demographics.
Innovative Solutions: Encourage youth to develop and present practical e-waste management solutions. Eco-entrepreneurship hand-holding.
Community Collaboration: Strengthen partnerships with local communities and organizations for broader impact.
To achieve these ambitious goals, we seek funding to support:
Educational Materials: Development and distribution of comprehensive e-waste educational resources. for students & educators
Event Logistics:Covering costs for venues, travel, and accommodation for speakers and participants
Prizes and Scholarships:Â Rewarding outstanding contributions and supporting further education in environmental studies
Your support can help us nurture the future green leaders of India. By contributing to the Youth Eco Summit 2025, you are investing in a sustainable future and empowering the youth to drive positive environmental change.
For more information and to contribute, please contact Kanika Saxena Bajaj or visit our website