CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), an Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University, today inaugurated the Manipal Global SDG Convergence 2026 (MAGSCON 2026), a three-day international conference focused on advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), at Dr TMA Pai Auditorium, KMC, Manipal, Karnataka. The event has been organised in collaboration with global stakeholders to accelerate progress on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The objective of the conference, scheduled for March 24 to 26 in Manipal, is to strengthen collaborative action toward sustainable development through higher education and innovation.
Inaugurating MAGSCON 2026, Dr H S Ballal, Pro Chancellor, MAHE, said, “MAGSCON 2026 reflects MAHE’s enduring commitment to fostering responsible leadership and sustainable development. As institutions of higher learning, we must go beyond knowledge dissemination to actively contribute to solutions that address global challenges and improve the quality of life.”
Delivering a special address, Dr Line Joranger, University of Southeastern Norway, said, “Global challenges demand global collaboration. Platforms like MAGSCON 2026 enable meaningful exchange of ideas and partnerships across borders, empowering institutions to work collectively towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.”
Presiding over the inaugural ceremony, Lt Gen (Dr) M D Venkatesh, VSM (Retd.), Vice Chancellor, MAHE, emphasised, “At MAHE, we believe universities play a pivotal role in shaping a sustainable future. MAGSCON 2026 brings together diverse stakeholders to collaborate, innovate and drive impactful change aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals.”
Dr Satish Kumar, President and Executive Director, Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE), and Dr Ananya Mukherjee, Vice Chancellor, Shiv Nadar University, Delhi NCR, graced the inaugural event. The event organising committee chair, Dr Christopher Sudhakar, Director, Quality, and co-chair, Dr Sandeep S. Shenoy, Director, Compliance, MAHE, were also present on occasion.
The event also brought together distinguished dignitaries including Prof. C. Muthamizhchelvan, Vice Chancellor, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Tamil Nadu; Dr. Atul Khosla, Vice Chancellor, Shoolini University; Prof. Puttaswamy, Director (Technical), Department of Ecology, Environment and Forests, Government of Karnataka; and Mr. Vik Singh, Consul (Commercial), Trade and Investment Commissioner for Austrade in South Asia.
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