Introduction to Prelude event:

GRIHA Council organizes Prelude events as a curtain-raiser to its annual flagship GRIHA Summit, which brings together key stakeholders from the green building sector along with enthusiastic Young Paryavaran Rakshaks. These events are thoughtfully curated to set the tone for the upcoming summit and aim to raise awareness across diverse stakeholder groups on pressing environmental issues.

Over the years, the Prelude events have featured a wide range of engaging and impactful activities, including sessions on Plogging, Green Carnival, Nukkad Natak, Mud and Bamboo Architecture, clean-up drives, plantation campaigns, and various student competitions conducted under the Paryavaran Rakshak Programme. Through these initiatives, GRIHA Council continues to foster a culture of sustainability and environmental responsibility across generations.

TARANG - Think. Aspire. Reimagine. Act for a New Green world

This festive season, GRIHA Council is back with TARANG - Think. Aspire. Reimagine. Act for a New Green world”, under its fourth edition of “Paryavaran Rakshak Programme” aimed at engaging students in environmental education through interactive and thought-provoking activities.

The theme emphasizes empowering youth to imagine and build a greener future, inspiring them to rethink conventional practices and act as changemakers in their communities. By combining education with action, TARANG seeks to cultivate environmentally responsible citizens who can lead the transition towards a sustainable built environment.

Location: TERI Gram, Gurugram - Faridabad Road, Gwal Pahari, Gurugram - 122 003, Haryana

Date: 13th October 2025 , 10 AM onwards

Concept Note | Registration Link

Intent:

To highlight the vital role of students and individuals in advancing the climate action programmes. This programme will provide different opportunities to participants for engaging and showcasing their understanding on the concept of sustainability, climate change, healthy lifestyle and wellness in their unique and innovative ways.

Our Vision:

To sensitize young minds through fun activities and competitions and prepare our future warriors for climate actions.

TARANG: Paryavaran Rakshak Programme 4.0

As a prelude to the 17th GRIHA Summit, GRIHA Council is organizing “TARANG - Think. Aspire. Reimagine. Act for a New Green world”, under its fourth edition of “Paryavaran Rakshak Programme”.

Featured Competitions:

• The Flora and Fabric: Fashion Walk
  Where Green is the New Glamour!
• Battle of Eco-Beats: Drum Competition
  Let’s Create a War-Cry for the Planet!
• Laugh Out Wild: Stand-up Comedy
  In Nature, For Nature, With Nature!
• The Green Stage: Nukkad Natak
  Echoing for the Earth!
• Crafting Tomorrow: Model Making
  Building Ideas for a Sustainable Tomorrow!

Featured Fun Activities:

• Eco-Relay Race
• Bait grab Race
• Mural Making
• Eco-Domino Drops
• Climate Riddle Race
• Pictionary
• Eco-Debate Arena
• Packaging Showdown
• Eco-tower Challenge
• Green Meme War

Note: Refer to the Concept Note for further details regarding event details, brief, eligibility, qualifying criteria, guidelines, etc.

Important Dates:

• Start of Registration: 28th July 2025
• Qualifying criteria submission deadline & closing of registration: 29th August 2025
• Announcement of shortlisted participants: 10th September 2025
• Event Date: 13th October 2025

Important Information:

• Each registered participant can take part in 1 Competition & 2 Activities or any 3 activities.

Registration Fees​

Note: The registration fee for individual participant is INR 750. ​

Special Benefit on Bulk Registrations​

For queries, please reach us:

Moumita Ghosh | +91 81167 15916 | moumita.ghosh@grihaindia.org

Jay Prabha Rani | +91 62007 10188 | jay.prabharani@grihaindia.org