PIMR students drive innovation with “sustainable Indore: Waste to Wealth” project
2 min readIndore(Team Newsbuddy): In a significant achievement, students of Prestige Institute of Management and Research (PIMR), Indore, have completed an innovative live project titled “Sustainable Indore – Waste to Wealth.” This remarkable initiative, undertaken by students Ocean Jain and Pratham Mishra under the guidance of Prof. (Dr.) Nitin Girdharwal, explores Indore’s pioneering waste management technologies, providing invaluable insights.
The project highlights best practices and policy implementations that have positioned Indore as a leader in sustainable waste management. It showcases the economic benefits of waste-to-wealth initiatives, demonstrating how these efforts can attract investment and foster economic growth.
Additionally, the project’s findings illustrate how Indore’s success story can serve as an educational case study, demonstrating the transition to sustainable waste management. By drawing parallels with global waste management challenges, the research offers valuable lessons applicable beyond Indore.
In recognition of their exceptional work, Indore Mayor Pushya Mitra Bhargav awarded a certificate of appreciation to the PIMR students. Mayor Bhargav commended them for their critical thinking, research skills, and ability to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world issues, unraveling the complexities of waste management and emphasizing the importance of sustainability.
Dr. Davish Jain, Chairman of the Prestige Education Foundation, praised the students’ research, noting its significance in addressing real-world problems. He highlighted this project as a milestone for PIMR Indore, reflecting the institution’s commitment to providing quality education and fostering research and innovation. Dr. Jain added, “The ‘Sustainable Indore – Waste to Wealth’ project exemplifies how academic research can drive practical solutions for environmental sustainability, setting a benchmark for future initiatives in Indore and beyond.”
Col. Dr. S. Raman Iyer, Director of PIMR (UG Campus), emphasized that the students’ research has also supported the Ahilya City Forest Project in Indore, which aims to create a green urban space. Dr. Iyer noted that this initiative will enhance air quality, promote biodiversity, and further bolster the city’s sustainability efforts.