Tribute Through Excellence: Madam France Marquet Awards First Prize winner at NLCEST–2026.
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UMSGET, Pondicherry University, India -
29th April 2026
A Tribute to the Visionary Legacy of UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Madanjeet Singh on His 102nd Birth Anniversary
On 16 April 2026, marking the 102nd Birth Anniversary of Late UNESCO Goodwill Amb. Madanjeet Singh—distinguished diplomat, visionary philanthropist, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, and founding architect of the UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Institutions of Excellence across SAARC nations—the UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Institute of Green Energy Technology (UMSGET), under the UNESCO Chair for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development at Pondicherry University, ceremonially inaugurated the National Level Competitive Exhibition on Sustainable Technologies (NLCEST–2026).
This significant occasion was conceived not merely as a commemorative event, but as a living tribute to Madanjeet Singh’s enduring vision of regional cooperation, educational excellence, peace-building, and sustainable development, ideals that continue to illuminate the path for institutions across South Asia.
NLCEST–2026 provided a distinguished national platform for scholars, researchers, innovators, and emerging leaders to present transformative ideas and pioneering technologies in domains central to humanity’s sustainable future, including:
- Renewable Energy Systems
- Hydrogen and Clean Fuel Technologies
- Sustainable Materials and Green Manufacturing
- Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
- Smart and Resilient Cities
- Agricultural Innovation (AgriTech)
- Biotechnology for Sustainable Development
- Artificial Intelligence & IoT for Sustainability
- Integrated Waste Management Solutions
- Circular Economy and Resource Efficiency Models
The exhibition stood as a powerful reflection of the UNESCO Chair RCESD’s steadfast commitment to advancing interdisciplinary research, innovation-led sustainability, and meaningful knowledge exchange, while nurturing a new generation of thought leaders and solution architects for a greener, more equitable world.
A defining highlight of the ceremony was the presentation of the First Prize Award by Madam France Marquet, Principal Trustee of the Madanjeet Singh Foundation and SAF Representative to UNESCO, whose gracious presence added distinction to the occasion and reaffirmed the Foundation’s continuing commitment to fostering excellence in education, sustainability, and international cooperation.
As a milestone initiative, NLCEST–2026 eloquently reaffirmed the timeless legacy of Madanjeet Singh—a builder of institutions, a champion of peace through education, and a visionary whose ideals continue to inspire transformative action across borders.
The video recording of the inaugural ceremony and exhibition proceedings may be accessed through the link provided below.
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