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UGC Advises Colleges to Host BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week Nov 1-7
✍️ NDTV
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 10:46 AM
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The University Grants Commission has issued an advisory urging colleges to organize activities during the BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week 2026, scheduled from November 1 to 7, to promote eco-friendly habits under Mission LiFE.
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a formal advisory to higher education institutions across India, directing them to participate in the upcoming BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week. The initiative is set to take place from November 1 to 7, 2026, aligning with the broader objectives of the BRICS nations to promote sustainability.
The advisory specifically urges colleges to organize various activities and events during this week. The primary goal is to foster eco-friendly habits among students and faculty, integrating environmental consciousness into the academic calendar. This move is part of the government's ongoing efforts to embed sustainable practices in daily life through the Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) framework.
By engaging educational institutions in this global initiative, the UGC aims to leverage the youth demographic as key drivers for environmental change. The week-long focus is expected to include awareness campaigns, workshops, and practical demonstrations that highlight the importance of reducing carbon footprints and adopting green lifestyles.
This directive underscores the intersection of international diplomatic initiatives and domestic educational policy, encouraging Indian colleges to play an active role in global sustainability goals.
The advisory specifically urges colleges to organize various activities and events during this week. The primary goal is to foster eco-friendly habits among students and faculty, integrating environmental consciousness into the academic calendar. This move is part of the government's ongoing efforts to embed sustainable practices in daily life through the Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) framework.
By engaging educational institutions in this global initiative, the UGC aims to leverage the youth demographic as key drivers for environmental change. The week-long focus is expected to include awareness campaigns, workshops, and practical demonstrations that highlight the importance of reducing carbon footprints and adopting green lifestyles.
This directive underscores the intersection of international diplomatic initiatives and domestic educational policy, encouraging Indian colleges to play an active role in global sustainability goals.