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About the Centre
The Centre for Sustainability brings together faculty, researchers and students to co-create solutions where agriculture, water, soil, atmosphere, ocean, energy and human behaviour intersect. The centre conducts research on some of the above themes and also relates to the humans and their experience for sustainability. The centre has a clear focus on utilizing contemporary technologies including space tech for addressing specific solutions for given problems related to various sub themes of natural resources…….
Sustainability of Natural Resources to address improved quality of life.
Research on Technologies and Processes to protect & conserve natural resources with the goal of achieving sustainable livelihoods.
Soil and Agriculture Systems in diverse agro-climatic conditions;
Water resources management in both urban and rural setup;
Biomass and Carbon related studies, including Blue Carbon in coastal regions;
Emphasis on traditional knowledge for sustainability;
Behavioral sustainability rooted in Indian Knowledge System.
Research Areas
Featured Initiative
Empowering Climate-Smart Agriculture at Chanakya University
The Weather Monitoring Station (WMS) at Chanakya University is a cornerstone initiative under the Centre for Sustainability, aimed at delivering hyperlocal, real-time weather insights to empower farmers, inform climate research, and support data-driven teaching.
Irrigation schedulingFertilizer and nutrient managementPest and disease control
DIRECTOR
Prof P G Diwakar
Director – Centre For Sustainability
Former scientific secretary, ISRO
Dr. Kumaraswamy T R
Assistant Professor, School of Biosciences.
Faculty Associate, Centre for Sustainability
Ph.D., Bangalore University, India
Dr. Deepthi Hebbale
Assistant Professor, School of Biosciences.
Faculty Associate, Centre for Sustainability
Ph.D., Indian Institute of Science, India
Dr. Koppineedi Veera Satish
Project Associate. Centre for Sustainability
Ph.D., National Remote Sensing Centre (ISRO) in affiliation with Andhra University
Meghashree Patgar
Associate – Centre For Sustainability
meghashree.p@chanakyauniversity.edu.in
Prakul T V
Doctoral Scholar
prakultv.phd24@chanakyauniversity.edu.in
Chairperson
Prof. N H Ravindranath
Retired Professor, Centre of Sustainable Technologies, IISc, Bangalore
Prof. B.V. Venkataram Reddy
Member
Retired Professor, Centre of Sustainable Technologies, IISc, Bangalore
Prof. Janakarajan
Member
President, South Asia Consortium for Interdisciplinary Water Resources Studies, Secunderabad, Telangana
Prof. B.K. Tiwari
Member
Retired Professor, Department of Environmental Studies, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong
Prof. Vijaya Gopal Kakani
Member
Professor, Associate Director of Research, Global Food Systems Institute, University of Florida, USA
Shri Prakash Belawadi
Member
Co-Founder, Centre for Film and Drama, Bengaluru
Dr. Bandi Venkateswarlu
Member
Former Director, CRIDA, Hyderabad & Former Vice-Chancellor, Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani
Dr. Indu K. Murthy
Member
Sector Head – Climate, Environment and Sustainability, Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy, Bengaluru
Shri. Shashi Kumar
Member
Founder & CEO at Akshayakalpa | Organic Farming & Dair
Prof. A.K. Gosain
Member
Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Delhi
Prof. Anamika Barua
Member
Professor, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, IIT Guwahati
Global Campus, Chanakya University
A One-Day Workshop on “AI-Driven On-Field Soil Health Assessment and Advisory” was successfully conducted at Chanakya University, Centre for Sustainability [...]
Chankaya University
Viveka Auditorium, Yuvapatha, Jayanagar
Theme: Rooted in Wisdom, Growing with Nature
Rooted in Wisdom, Growing with Nature National Conference on “India’s Roadmap for Sustainability: Soil, Water, Agriculture, and Indigenous Wisdom” The [...]
Preksha Auditorium, Chanakya University
Theme: Empowering Farmers, Bridging Knowledge
Empowering Farmers, Bridging Knowledge Chanakya University, through its Centre for Sustainability, proudly hosted Raita Siri 2025—a vibrant confluence of academic [...]
Chankaya University
Theme: Addressing climate losses through infrastructure, innovation, and integrated governance
International Symposium on Climate Change Mitigation, Adaptation, and Resilience with Measures to Minimize Losses by Appropriate Infrastructure Key Highlights: Dr. [...]
Infrastructure
Infrastructure
Weather Monitoring Station (WMS): Automatic Weather Station At Chanakya University
The Weather Monitoring Station (WMS) at Chanakya University is a cornerstone initiative under the Centre for Sustainability, aimed at delivering hyperlocal, real-time weather insights to empower farmers, inform climate research, and support data-driven teaching.
IOT Sensors
SoilX
SoilX is a unique IoT device that helps in obtaining near real time information about soil and it’s characteristics that would help the farming community for better planning and utilization. The device also provide interesting analytics and indices for the user to take decisions on corrective measures if needed for optimal agricultural practices.
IOT Sensors
LABX DUAL
LabX is a compact dual-spectrometer platform designed for advanced multi-spectral analysis across research applications.
Sensors
SpectraX/Hand Held Plus
SpectraX is a Handheld Spectrometer with AI-Powered Optical Intelligence Platform. That is built on: 18-wavelength optical sensing (410–940 nm), Multi-illumination excitation system and AI-based spectral interpretation.
IOT Sensors
VegeX
VegeX is a reflectance-Based Hyperspectral Analysis with Multi-lllumination Technology that provides useful inputs in near real time based on Reflectance and Absorbance Modelling including Capability for Al-Driven Decision Support.
We welcome student research opportunities, fellowships and research collaborations.
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FARMS IN SOILX TRIALS
Across 3 taluks — data feeding extension advisories.
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CATCHMENTS MAPPED
Bengaluru Atlas — co-produced with communities.
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ACTIVE COLLABORATIONS
BBMP, IISc, ICAR, NGOs and farmer networks.
Open
DATA COMMONS
Weather + soil + AQMS datasets for teaching and reuse.
Get in touch with us for inquiries, feedback, collaborations, or any assistance related to our educational programs.
Centre for Sustainability, Chanakya University
NH – 648, Haraluru – Polanahallim Near Kempegowda International Airport Devanahalli, Bengaluru – 562165
Sustainability@chanakyauniversity.edu.in
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