Naturessence
- The first university in the country dedicated to environmental studies
- Set up by CEE, Ahmedabad, it has the backing of the HRD ministry. Awaiting clearance from the UGC.
- The university is expected to go onstream in 2009. Tie-ups with foreign varsities/institutes planned
- The curriculum will focus mainly on environment education and sustainable development
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Kartikeya Sarabhai, CEE director
"Environment cannot be an isolated issue. Sustainable development is multi- disciplinary."
Kirit S. Parikh, Planning Commission
"Schools need to take note... studying the environment has to be in a professional manner."
Sam Pitroda, Knowledge Commission
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