Advancing interdisciplinary research, innovation and action for sustainable development.
An interdisciplinary institutional platform dedicated to research, education, innovation and community engagement for sustainable development, aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
An interdisciplinary institutional platform for sustainable development at DBRAU.
The Centre of Excellence for Sustainability at Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Agra is envisioned as an interdisciplinary institutional platform dedicated to advancing research, education, innovation and community engagement for sustainable development. The Centre brings together expertise from the University’s departments and institutes in environmental sciences, chemistry, physics, life sciences, agriculture, engineering, biotechnology, social sciences and other disciplines to address emerging environmental, technological and societal challenges.
The Centre will facilitate evidence-based research and collaborative initiatives aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with particular emphasis on climate action, environmental protection, renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, biodiversity conservation, water security, responsible resource use and inclusive development.
DBRAU already possesses a substantial research ecosystem relevant to sustainability, including its School of Life Sciences, Department of Environmental Studies and Environmental Toxicology, Department of Chemistry, Institute of Basic Science, Department of Agriculture Science, Institute of Engineering & Technology, Centre for Transdisciplinary Studies and Advanced Instrumentation Facility.
The Centre will serve as a nodal platform for connecting these existing academic and research strengths and translating research into practical solutions for the University, Agra region and wider society.
“To establish Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Agra as a leading centre for interdisciplinary research, innovation and action for sustainable development, environmental resilience and inclusive societal transformation.”
The Centre seeks to:
Promote interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research addressing sustainability challenges.
Integrate the principles of sustainable development into teaching, research and institutional practices.
Develop evidence-based solutions for environmental protection, climate resilience and resource conservation.
Encourage research and innovation in renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, biodiversity, water management and waste management.
Facilitate collaboration among academic departments, government agencies, industries, NGOs and communities.
Promote student and researcher participation in sustainability-oriented projects.
Translate research outcomes into policies, technologies and community-level interventions.
Strengthen DBRAU's contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Four interconnected pillars guiding research, education, campus practice and community outreach.
SDG Cell, Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Agra
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Cell of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Agra functions as an institutional platform for coordinating, documenting and promoting the University's activities related to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
The Cell facilitates coordination among academic departments, institutes, administrative units and stakeholders for the identification, implementation, monitoring and documentation of SDG-aligned initiatives. It supports the integration of sustainability into research, teaching and learning, campus operations, community engagement, institutional policies and partnerships.
The SDG Cell also facilitates the preparation of goal-wise evidence and institutional reporting, strengthening the University's contribution to sustainable development at the local, regional, national and global levels.
Vice Chancellor
Dean Academics
PROF. RAMVIR SINGH CHAUHAN
PROF. VINNY JAIN
MS. PALAK ARYA
ER. ANIL SINGH
DR. GANESH CHANDRA
DR. NAGENDRA SINGH
ER. DIKSHA JAIN
Er. HARVEER SINGH
Driving Knowledge. Creating Impact. Building a Sustainable Future.
Research at the Centre of Excellence for Sustainability, Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Agra is focused on advancing interdisciplinary knowledge and developing evidence-based solutions to emerging environmental, technological and societal challenges. The Centre brings together research strengths across environment, agriculture, renewable energy, water, biodiversity, health and sustainable technologies, fostering collaboration across disciplines.
DBRAU's research ecosystem supports sustainability-oriented work through its Scopus-indexed research, interdisciplinary research programmes and specialised academic and research facilities. The University's research contributions address diverse dimensions of sustainable development, including environmental protection, climate action, resource conservation, sustainable agriculture, clean energy and community well-being.
The Centre aims to strengthen this research ecosystem by promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, innovation, knowledge exchange and the translation of research into practical solutions, while aligning academic research with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Driving interdisciplinary research and innovative solutions for a sustainable and resilient future.
Sustainability research publications mapped across the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Steady growth in sustainability research
Driving Knowledge. Creating Impact. Building a Sustainable Future.
Quick access to audits, policies and sustainability reports.
Green Audit
Coming soon
Environment Audit
Coming soon
Energy Audit
Coming soon
Prof. Manu Pratap Singh
Coordinator, Centre of Excellence for Sustainability