Archive · 21 Nov 2025
India's Youth Driving Sustainability with AI and Circular Economy
In India, young people are leading the way in sustainability.
They're using AI to solve environmental problems and learning about the circular economy.
A big e-waste campaign has reached many students, teaching them to recycle and reuse.
This helps change habits and protects the environment.
Youth Eco Summit 2026 theme is 'Youth AI: Green Leaders of Tomorrow'
AI-driven solutions for environmental challenges are being explored
Expansion of circular economy ecosystem through partnerships and engagement
Involving children in circularity and responsible consumption discussions
E-waste campaign scaled across 45 cities and 5000 schools, impacting nearly 1 lakh students
- Who
- Pankaj Bajaj, Founder & Director, Bajaj Foundation, and Indian youth
- What
- Driving sustainability through AI and circular economy
- When
- 2026 and beyond
- Where
- India
- Why
- To tackle environmental challenges and create a sustainable future
Pro-AI Integration
Cautious of AI Impact
AI Potential
Pro-AI Integration
AI can revolutionize environmental solutions
Cautious of AI Impact
AI could exacerbate digital divide and data privacy issues
- Summit Theme
- Youth AI: Green Leaders of Tomorrow
- AI Application
- Smarter waste management, better energy systems, climate-tech innovations
- E-waste Campaign Reach
- 45 cities, 5000 schools, nearly 1 lakh students
- Partnerships
- Ministry of Electronics & IT, Ministry of Education, UNICEF YuWaah, TECNO, and others
- Circular Economy Expansion
- Schools, RWAs, NGOs, recyclers, corporations, youth volunteers