AICTE VAANI 2026-27
Empowering Environmental Sustainability through Blue Economy Strategies
A two-day national conference in Punjabi under AICTE VAANI, hosted by Global Group of Institutes, Amritsar.
Dates
November 25-26, 2026
Venue
Global Group of Institutes, Amritsar
Language
Punjabi
Registration
Free
About the Conference
Global Group of Institutes (GGI), Amritsar is organizing a two-day National Conference, Empowering Environmental Sustainability through Blue Economy Strategies, under the AICTE Vibrant Advocacy for Advancement and Nurturing of Indian Languages (VAANI) Scheme 2026-27, sponsored by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Ministry of Education, Government of India.
AICTE has sanctioned the conference under the emerging thrust area of Blue Economy with financial assistance of Rs. 2,00,000. It promotes technical education in Punjabi and gives faculty, scientists and industry experts a multidisciplinary platform to exchange ideas and best practices in sustainable environmental development.
AICTE Application No. 2461983984
About the Organizers
Global Group of Institutes
Established in 2008, Global Group of Institutes, Amritsar is one of Punjab’s leading institutions of higher education. Accredited with NAAC Grade A+, it offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Engineering & Technology, Management, Pharmacy, Law, Computer Applications and Allied Health Sciences.
The institute is recognized under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act and affiliated with IK Gujral Punjab Technical University and Guru Nanak Dev University. It is committed to excellence in education, innovation, research, entrepreneurship and industry engagement.
AICTE VAANI
AICTE-VAANI is a flagship initiative of the All India Council for Technical Education to promote technical education and research in Indian regional languages. The scheme supports conferences, workshops and seminars in emerging technologies to:
- Promote technical education in Indian languages
- Create regional language knowledge resources
- Encourage research dissemination
- Strengthen academia-industry collaboration
- Develop technical terminology in regional languages
- Support the vision of Viksit Bharat through knowledge localization
Conference Objectives
Eight aims that shape the programme, from marine ecosystems and ocean energy to technical education in Punjabi.
- Promote awareness of Blue Economy concepts and sustainable development
- Encourage interdisciplinary research in marine ecosystems and water resource management
- Explore renewable ocean energy technologies
- Promote climate resilience and ecosystem conservation
- Discuss pollution control and plastic waste management
- Highlight the role of Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies in environmental sustainability
- Strengthen collaboration among academia, industry and government organizations
- Promote technical education in Punjabi under AICTE VAANI
Major Topics
The conference covers the following areas.
- Blue Economy and Sustainable Development
- Environmental Sustainability
- Sustainable Water Resource Management
- Renewable Ocean Energy
- Ecosystem Conservation
- Climate Change and Resilience
- Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Development
- Marine Robotics
- Underwater Communication Technologies
- Plastic Waste Management
- Marine Pollution Control
- Emerging Technologies in Blue Economy
- Policy Frameworks for Sustainable Development
Conference Methodology
An interactive, multidisciplinary and outcome-oriented approach.
Distinguished academicians, scientists, industry professionals and environmental experts deliver keynote and technical lectures.
Eight technical sessions cover various aspects of Blue Economy and Environmental Sustainability.
Participants engage in interactive discussions, question-answer sessions and knowledge sharing.
Experts from industry and academia deliberate on practical challenges and innovative technological solutions.
The conference promotes interdisciplinary networking, collaborative research and institutional partnerships.
Technical concepts and discussions are conducted in Punjabi, supporting better understanding and wider outreach in line with AICTE VAANI objectives.
Selected papers and conference outcomes contribute towards future research, publications and sustainable development initiatives.
Conference Schedule
Day 1
November 25, 2026
Session I
Blue Economy and Environmental Sustainability
Dr. Satinder Singh
Professor, Punjabi University, Patiala
Professor, Punjabi University, Patiala
Session II
Renewable Ocean Energy
Dr. Harpreet Kaur
Associate Professor, Indian Institute of Management, Amritsar
Associate Professor, Indian Institute of Management, Amritsar
Session III
Ecosystem Conservation and Climate Resilience
Dr. Harpreet Kaur
Associate Professor, Indian Institute of Management, Amritsar
Associate Professor, Indian Institute of Management, Amritsar
Session IV
Role of Technology and Artificial Intelligence in Sustainable Blue Economy
Dr. Vikram
Professor, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar
Professor, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar
Day 2
November 26, 2026
Session V
Sustainable Water Resource Management
Dr. Vinit Prakash
Professor, Global Group of Institutes, Amritsar
Professor, Global Group of Institutes, Amritsar
Session VI
Marine Robotics and Autonomous Systems
Mr. Anshu Aneja
Director, ANSH InfoTech
Director, ANSH InfoTech
Session VII
Underwater Communication Technologies
Dr. Sandeep Sharma
Professor, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar
Professor, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar
Session VIII
Plastic Waste Management and Marine Pollution Control
Prof. (Dr.) Adarsh Pal Vig
Former Chairman, Punjab Pollution Control Board, Punjab
Former Chairman, Punjab Pollution Control Board, Punjab
Call for Papers
Participants are invited to submit a full-length paper on the conference themes by email to [email protected]. Shortlisted papers will be intimated for oral presentation and will be published in the conference proceedings.
1 Nov 2026
Last date for full-length paper submission
25-26 Nov 2026
Conference dates, Amritsar
Who Should Participate
- Faculty Members
- Scientists
- Engineers
- Industry Professionals
- Environmental Experts
- Policy Makers
Benefits of Participation
- Exposure to emerging Blue Economy concepts
- Knowledge from eminent experts
- Academia-industry interaction
- Research collaboration
- Technical knowledge in Punjabi and publication opportunity
- Exposure to sustainable technologies
- Environmental awareness
- AICTE-supported learning experience
- Certificate of Participation
Registration is Free
There is no registration fee. Register through the AICTE ATAL Academy portal and upload a No Objection Certificate (NoC) from your Head of Institution. Registered participants receive a Certificate of Participation.
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Visit atalacademy.aicte.gov.in/signup and create your account.
2
Upload the NoC from your Head of Institution (HoI).
3
Follow the participant portal flow to complete your registration. A step-by-step guide is available as a PDF.
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Authors: email your full-length paper to [email protected] on or before November 1, 2026.
Organizing Committee
Chief Patron
Dr. B. S. Chandi
Chairman
Patron
Dr. Akashdeep Singh Chandi
Vice Chairman
Chairperson
Dr. M. S. Saini
Campus Director
Coordinator
Dr. Vinit Prakash
Professor, Department of Applied Sciences
Co-Coordinator
Dr. Suman Nayyar
Associate Professor, Department of Management
Contact Us
Global Group of Institutes (Autonomous Status), Amritsar, Punjab