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1ST INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON GREEN TECHNOLOGY AND
SUSTAINABILITY (ICGTS-2024)

Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology (MAIT), consideration. After an intensive selection procedure, 63
in collaboration with NIT Delhi, University of Veracruz papers were chosen for technical sessions, and 38 papers
Mexico, and IGDTUW Delhi inaugurated the 1st were selected for poster sessions, reflecting the high
International Conference on Green Technology and quality and relevance of research in the field of green
Sustainability-2024 (ICGTS 2024) on January 30th, 2024. technologies and sustainability.
The two-day event, held at the MAIT campus, witnessed Dr. Vaibhav Jain, Convenor of ICGTS 2024, delivered
the enthusiastic participation of over 200 scholars and an insightful address highlighting the significance and
professionals from various prestigious institutions across potential benefits of the conference. The conference
the world. featured four plenary sessions, where distinguished
Distinguished personalities including Emeritus Prof. national and international speakers speakers from
Prem Vrat (IIT Delhi), Dr. N K Garg (Founder and Chief renowned organizations shared their expertise and insights
Advisor, MATES), Er. R.K. Gupta (Vice Chairman, on pertinent issues related to green technologies and
MATES), Sh. Rajnish Gupta (Secretary, MATES), Prof. sustainability. Notable speakers included Prof. Prem Vrat,
Neelam Sharma (Director, MAIT), Prof. S S Deswal Dr. Sanjay Sengupta from CSIR Delhi, Prof. David NV
(Dean Academics, MAIT), Prof. Sachin Gupta (Dean from UiTM Malaysia, Ms. Roberta Bernasconi from
Research & Innovation, MAIT), Brig. S K Kakar (Director Sherwin Williams, and Prof. Dario Colorado Garrido from
CDC, MAIT), and other esteemed figures inaugurated the the University of Veracruz Mexico. Additionally, six
conference. Notable representatives from renowned technical sessions and a poster session provided a platform
institutions such as Prof. Rajiv Chaudhary, Prof. for researchers from academia and industries to showcase
Ranganath M Singari, and Dr. Anil Kumar from DTU their innovative research endeavours and exchange ideas
Delhi; Prof. N R Chauhan, Prof. O K Singh, and Prof. on pressing environmental challenges. In recognition of
Manoj Soni from IGDTUW Delhi; Dr. Gaurav Aggarwal outstanding contributions, 4 best papers and 3 best poster
from DST; Dr. Anurag Dixit and Dr. Rishu Sharma from presentations were awarded during the conference,
DSEU Delhi; Prof. Arvind Gupta from JCBUST highlighting exemplary research and innovation in the
Faridabad; Dr. Leeladhar Nagdeve from NIT Delhi, and domain.
Dr. Amit Sharma from DCRUST Murthal were also The conference concluded on a positive tone with
present. The conference received proud sponsorship from Prof. Vednath Mathur, Convenor of ICGTS 2024,
DRDO, India, underscoring the significance and backing delivering the vote of thanks, and expressing gratitude to
for efforts promoting progress in green technologies and all participants, speakers, sponsors, and organizers for
sustainability. their invaluable contributions to making ICGTS 2024 a
Dr. N K Garg addressed the gathering by highlighting resounding success. 
the importance of the mechanical engineering branch,
emphasizing its pivotal role in shaping sustainable
technologies for the future. He urged attendees to "Be a
catalyst to the positive changes. Use of social media for
positive changes must be actively undertaken by
educationalists." The conference received substantial
response, with a total of 151 papers submitted for

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