Theme: TEDx COUNTDOWN: Solutions to Climate Crisis

The contemporary crisis of climate change and the erupting complexities of quality life is challenging the human race to evaluate every decision it's taking. The motive is to hold accountability and act responsibly so that the future seems less scary.

On 15th December 2023, IMI Kolkata is going to witness a splash of an informative digression. This drift will compel the students to nurture their thoughts on “Solutions to Climate Crisis” as a congregation of esteemed speakers deliver their views during the TEDx session. The forum will be led by Ms. Yogini Bapat, an Environmentalist; Mr. Aparup Roy, a young scholar, Mr. Voruganti Aravind, Blockchain Influencer, Dr. Jyotirmoy Roy, a Green Entrepreneur, Ms. Padmashree Balaram, an Environmentalist and Ms. Shail Bala Tripathy, Legal Technologist.

IMI Kolkata
2/4C, Judges Court Road
Alipore
Kolkata, West Bengal, 700027
India

Aparup Roy

Young Scholar

At a very young age, Mr. Aparup Roy has already published three research papers in Chemistry and authoring five books spanning various disciplines. His inventive spirit is evident in the creation of a revolutionary bio-plastic aimed at mitigating environmental plastic pollution. Additionally, Aparup has formulated an herbal mosquito repellent, showcasing his commitment to sustainable solutions.

Aravind Voruganti

Block chain Influencer

Mr. Aravind Voruganti, a pioneering blockchain leader with over 11 years of industry experience. Aravind has spearheaded production-grade enterprise blockchain projects across diverse sectors such as Sustainable Supply Chain Management, Energy Accounting, Carbon Credits Marketplace, Regenerative Economy. Recognized among the Top 50 Blockchain Influencers in India for 2023, Aravind's commitment extends as the Chair of the Hyperledger Governance, Risk, and Compliance SIG.

Jyotirmoy Roy

Green Entrepreneur

Dr. Jyotirmoy (Jyoti) is the founder of GreenEnco Ltd. He is an advisor to some key energy organisations in the UK & and India and an expert in solar energy & and energy storage projects. He has supported the preparation of the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) in 2009. He has supported over 20 GW of solar PV and energy storage projects in the last 18 years in EMEA, Asia, and the USA. He is a co-author of the UK solar standard – the IET Code of Practice for the Design, Installation, and Operation of Solar Photovoltaic Systems, and a committee member of the IEC and BSI standards.

Padmashree Balaram

Environmentalist

Ms. Padmashree Balaram, is a Self-driven person with a sustained passion in creating social and environmental impact. She has conducted almost 1000 workshops on segregation, sustainable menstruation, and decentralization at schools, apartment complexes, health departments of various municipalities, and Police quarters. She was instrumental in installing 100 leaf composters on the lanes of Koramangala whose compost is being used by the community around it. She was recently selected to be in the Honourees circle of 58 over 58 for Social Impact. Vijay Karnataka named her a VK Hero, Ex CM Sri Yediyurappa felicitated her as a Clean city warrior. “Just do it” is her mantra.

Shail Bala Tripathy

Legal Technologist

Ms. Shail Bala Tripathy is a tech-savvy legal professional who prefers to be called a “Legal Technologist” who embarked on the frontier where artificial intelligence, data analysis, design, sustainability, and law converge. Currently, she serves as the Co-founder and Managing Partner of a law firm headquartered in Kolkata, specializing in IP, technology, commercial, and media entertainment laws. In 2020, Shail orchestrated impactful pro bono campaigns aligning with WIPO GREEN's mission of "Innovate for a Green Future." Simultaneously, she spearheaded initiatives highlighting sustainable businesses contributing to positive environmental change.

Yogini Bapat

Environmentalist

Ms. Yogini Bapat is an active environmentalist. She is the Director at YU Technologies Pvt Ltd, the Founder of BE-Live Envirotech, and also the Co-founder of Parivartan Organization.Active in Paryavaran Sanrakshan Gatividhi, an organisation which works for environment protection and sustainable development and is a member of its Central and Narishakti team. She is also a member of Bioenzyme Entrepreneur Academy of India, the State Executive Committee member of Vivekananda Vidya Vikas Parishad, a Member of Gram Samriddhi Foundation, the Vice President of WICCI West Bengal Bioenzyme Council.