Chandigarh; Chitkara University, Punjab, has been honoured with the Overall Sustainability Excellence Award 2025–26, positioning itself among the top institutions at the Sustainability Excellence Awards hosted by the National EduTrust of India under the Ministry of MSME.
The awards ceremony, held at the university campus, featured participation from over 430 higher education institutions across Punjab, with only 13 shortlisted for final recognition. Chitkara University made a remarkable impact by securing multiple prestigious awards, including:
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Overall Sustainability Excellence Award 2025–26
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District Green Championship Award 2025
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Zero-Waste Campus Award 2025
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Water Guardians Award 2025
The event also celebrated individual leadership in sustainability. Dr. Madhu Chitkara, Co-Founder and Pro-Chancellor, received the Visionary Leadership Award for Excellence in Sustainability & Education for her role in promoting green innovation and academic transformation.
Sqn Ldr (Dr.) Rina Angel, Chairperson, Centre of Excellence for Sustainability, was honoured with the Best Principal Award for her outstanding leadership in advancing environmental awareness and action across the campus.
In her address, Dr. Madhu Chitkara thanked Mr. Samarth Sharma, CEO of the National EduTrust of India, for recognising the efforts of educational institutions in sustainability. She reaffirmed Chitkara University's dedication to impactful green initiatives in line with the national vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
This impressive recognition further cements Chitkara University’s reputation as a national leader in sustainability-driven education.