Indore Launches 34th Annual Environmental Discourse for World Environment Day 2026: Full Schedule Inside
INDORE, INDIA — Leading the charge toward sustainable development and grassroots ecological preservation, the Jimmy and Janak McGilligan Foundation has officially commenced its **34th Week-Long Annual Environmental Discourse**. Running from **May 30 to June 5, 2026**, the premier regional eco-summit acts as a dynamic community staging ground ahead of global **World Environment Day 2026** celebrations.
Conceived by veteran environmentalist and Padma Shri recipient Dr. (Mrs.) Janak Palta McGilligan, the week-long intensive program bridges the gap between major global frameworks like the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and local action. The core mandate this year challenges individuals, local youths, and resident communities to move beyond static climate awareness and step directly into active climate stewardship.
Driving grassroots action: "greening the dautoni hills"
A central, physical pillar of the 2026 discourse is the immediate mobilization of attendees to support the **"Greening the Dautoni Hills"** initiative. This targeted localized campaign focuses on planting, nurturing, and protecting regional tree covers to effectively restore fractured native biodiversity.
The foundation is uniting a formidable network of academic institutions, government personnel, corporate leaders, and social workers. Key participating bodies driving the technical and social tracks include:
- Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV)
- Shri Vaishnav Institute of Management
- Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth Vishwavidyalaya
- St. Paul Institute
- Intellect Academy
- Edu SerumX
Throughout the seven-day timeline, participants will share tactical suggestions, zero-waste operational blueprints, and real-world experiences to address mounting local and national climate change challenges. The collective resolutions formulated by these various groups will be synthesized into a **Report of Collective Actions**, to be formally presented at the grand finale on June 5.
Complete daily schedule, venues, and expert speakers
For citizens, delegates, and media professionals looking to participate in the ongoing discourse tracks across Indore, the detailed master schedule is outlined below:
Day 1: Saturday, May 30, 2026
- Topic: *“Climate Action for Saving Planet and People”* (Official Summit Opening)
- Key Proceedings: Welcome Address by Dr. Janak Palta McGilligan; Inaugural Address by Chief Guest Mr. P. N. Mishra, IFS (Chief Conservator, Indore Forest Division); Participant interaction and Vote of Thanks.
- Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
- Venue: Jimmy McGilligan Centre for Sustainable Development, Giridarshan, Village Sanawadiya, Indore.
- Contact: Dr. Janak Palta McGilligan (+91 9893719609)
Day 2: Sunday, May 31, 2026
- Topic: *“Climate Action for Health of People and Planet”*
- Key Proceedings: Opening remarks by Dr. Janak Palta McGilligan; Keynote Address by Chief Guest Dr. Bharat Rawat; Guest of Honor presentation by Mrs. Sangeeta Thakur (Forest Ranger, Indore Division); Interactive Q&A.
- Time: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
- Venue: Jimmy McGilligan Centre for Sustainable Development, Giridarshan, Village Sanawadiya, Indore.
- Contact: Dr. Janak Palta McGilligan (+91 9893719609)
Day 3: Monday, June 1, 2026
- Topic: *“Climate Action for Sustainable Livelihood”*
- Key Proceedings: Welcome by Varun Raheja; Chief Guest Address by Dr. Janak Palta McGilligan; Strategic field reflections by Shri Virendra Goel (Trustee of the Foundation); Open forum.
- Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
- Venue: Raheja Solar Food Processing, 45/2 Aggarwal Parisar, Nemawar Road, Indore (452020).
- Contact: Mrs. Babita Raheja (+91 90399 92175)
Day 4: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
- Topic: *“Role of Nurses in Climate Action”*
- Key Proceedings: Welcome Address by Director Dr. Usha Ukande; Keynote Address by Chief Guest Dr. Janak Palta McGilligan; Collaborative healthcare brainstorming session.
- Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
- Venue: Edu SerumX, Village Sanawadiya, Indore.
- Contact: Dr. Usha Ukande (+91 9425438183)
Day 5: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
- Topic: *“Collective Climate Action for Sustainable Community Development”*
- Key Proceedings: Welcome Address by Mona Dharamsey; Chief Guest Keynote by Dr. Janak Palta McGilligan; Strategy session mapping corporate and civic ecological responsibilities.
- Time: Morning Session
- Venue: Infosys Indore Development Center.
- Contact: Ms. Mona Dharamsey (+91 6267262614)
Day 6: Thursday, June 4, 2026
- Topic: *“Climate Action for Clean Water and Air”* (Special Student Focus Track)
- Key Proceedings: Welcome by Dr. Janak Palta McGilligan; Technical resource sessions led by expert Geologist Sudhinder Mohan Sharma and environmental researcher Dr. Dilip Waghela tailored for the students of Shri Vaishnav Institute of Management.
- Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
- Venue: Jimmy McGilligan Centre for Sustainable Development, Giridarshan, Village Sanawadiya, Indore.
- Contact: Dr. Janak Palta McGilligan (+91 9893719609)
Day 7: Friday, June 5, 2026 (World Environment Day)
- Topic: #ClimateAction: Grand World Environment Day Celebration
- Key Proceedings:
- Traditional opening rituals: *Shankhnaad* and collective eco-prayer.
- Theme-inspired classical Kathak Dance performance choreographed by Nitya Batra.
- Official presentation of the comprehensive Week-Long Action Plan and Regional Resolution Report by Dr. Janak Palta McGilligan.
- Address by Guest of Honor Dr. Ranjana Goswami (Professor of Chemistry & Environmental Science, SVVV).
- Keynote Address by Chief Guest Dr. Yogesh Goswami (Vice Chancellor, Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth Vishwavidyalaya, Indore).
- Time: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
- Venue: Jimmy McGilligan Centre for Sustainable Development, Giridarshan, Village Sanawadiya, Indore.
- Contact: Dr. Janak Palta McGilligan (+91 9893719609)