Chitkara University shines at National Sustainability awards

Chandigarh, July 26: Chitkara University, Punjab, has emerged as a top performer at the Sustainability Excellence Awards 2025–26, hosted by the National EduTrust of India under the Ministry of MSME, clinching multiple national accolades, including the coveted Overall Sustainability Excellence Award.

Among over 430 participating institutions across Punjab, only 13 were shortlisted, with Chitkara University sweeping major awards such as the District Green Championship, Zero-Waste Campus, and Water Guardians Awards.

The university also garnered individual honours—Dr. Madhu Chitkara, Co-Founder and Pro-Chancellor, received the Visionary Leadership Award for Excellence in Sustainability & Education, while Sqn Ldr (Dr.) Rina Angel, Chairperson of the Centre of Excellence for Sustainability, was awarded Best Principal for leading impactful green initiatives across the campus.

Expressing gratitude, Dr. Madhu Chitkara thanked Samarth Sharma, CEO of the National EduTrust of India, for recognising the university’s contributions and reaffirmed Chitkara's commitment to sustainability as part of the vision for Viksit Bharat 2047.

The university’s stellar performance underscores its leadership in integrating environmental responsibility into higher education.