The Parikrma Innovations Conclave 2026
The Parikrma Innovations Conclave 2026
On July 24, 15 schools, shortlisted from 45 schools, presented their ideas.
Winners
| Rank | School | Idea |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇First Place | Inventure Academy, Whitefield campus | Sustainable Sound Panels |
| 🥈Second Place | Christ Academy CBSE School | Micromesh |
| 🥉Third Place | Parikrma Centre for Learning, Nandini Layout | Eco-friendly MANCO - mosquito repellent |
Events
We are grateful to and thank our key event supporter, the Centre for Sustainable Technology (CST), IISc.
We thank our guests of honour:
- Dr Parasuram Balasubramanian, distinguished IIT Madras alumnus and CEO of Theme Work Analytics;
- Prof. Lakshminarayana Rao, Associate Professor, CST, IISc;
- Prof. Mohan Kumar, Department of Civil Engineering, IISc;
- Prof. G Madhavi Latha, Professor of Civil Engineering, CST, IISc;
- K Vijay, Chairman, AJAX Engineering Limited;
- Dr Sujatha Mohan and
- Harmendra Gandhi, IIT Kanpur and IIM Bangalore alum
Panel discussion
The engaging and interactive discussion focused on “From Throwaway Society to Circular Society.”
The panellists included:
- Dr Chanakya is the Former Chief Research Scientist at the Centre for Sustainable Technologies, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru.
- Dr Priyanka Jamwal is a Senior Fellow and Programme Leader at the Water and Society Programme at the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE)
- Karthik Natarajan, Co-Lead at Fields of View
- Dr Bineesha Payattati is an environmental scientist and sustainability expert and serves as the Executive Director of the International Institute of Waste Management (IIWM).
- Parikrma student Rakshitha representing the voice of young changemakers
Pre-event interactions
Pre-event talks brought together experts from diverse fields and students from all participating schools. These sessions combined technical insights, design examples, and practical reuse strategies for solid and liquid waste, tailored for student innovators. The speakers included:Pre-event talks brought together experts from diverse fields and students from all participating schools. These sessions combined technical insights, design examples, and practical reuse strategies for solid and liquid waste, tailored for student innovators.
The speakers included:
- Prof. Mandalagiri S. Mohan Kumar is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of Water Resources and Environmental Engineering at the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru.
- Dr Veena Srinivasan is the Founder and Executive Director of WELL Labs, a research and innovation centre working at the intersection of water, environment, land, and livelihoods.
- Prof. Lakshminarayana Rao is an Associate Professor at the Centre for Sustainable Technologies, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru.
- Dr Kanishka G, Chief Ecosystem Officer, Sustainability Venture Studios, IIT Madras
- Deepthi Nagappa, Research Manager, Urban Water Programme WELL Labs
What is the Parikrma Innovations Conclave?
The Conclave is dedicated to acknowledging and promoting schools at the forefront of innovative education practices. The event provides a platform for schools to showcase their exemplary efforts in cultivating innovation in science, technology, liberal arts, or social entrepreneurship. By igniting the spirit of innovation among students, we are nurturing the thinkers and creators of the future, equipping them with the skills and mindset to address complex global challenges. The Conclave is dedicated to acknowledging and promoting schools at the forefront of innovative education practices. The event provides a platform for schools to showcase their exemplary efforts in cultivating innovation in science, technology, liberal arts, or social entrepreneurship. By igniting the spirit of innovation among students, we are nurturing the thinkers and creators of the future, equipping them with the skills and mindset to address complex global challenges.