P.R.A.N 2026 – youth climate action
5 Years of Paryavaran Rakshak Programme

P.R.A.N
Powering Responsible
Action for a New World

A nationwide stage where young changemakers turn climate ideas into action.

9 October 2026 India Habitat Centre, New Delhi 10:00 AM onwards
5
Years of impact
100+
Schools engaged
5,000+
Students mobilised
200+
Faculty mentors
The Movement

The world is changing faster than ever. Yet within this moment of crisis lives an extraordinary force – The Youth; the trailblazers, who have the power to redefine a sustainable future. Youth are not just the leaders of tomorrow; they are the changemakers of today. .

As a prelude to the 18th GRIHA Summit, GRIHA Council proudly announces this year's theme – P.R.A.N: Powering Responsible Action for a New World – rooted in determination and decisive action.

Through P.R.A.N, schools and students step onto a platform where creativity transforms into action, ideas evolve into solutions, and individual voices join a larger movement to safeguard our ecosystem.

Vision:
Sensitize young minds through engaging, fun, and impactful activities; to prepare the next generation of climate champions; and prove that environmental action is not a burden, but an opportunity to innovate, collaborate, and thrive.

Competitions

Choose your stage

Participateone or morecompetitions. The shortlisted entries under each competition will have the opportunity to perform before a jury of experts, leaders, and changemakers. ​

The Concept Note GRIHA's official brief – themes, rules, formats & awards for all competitions.
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GRIHA Exemplary Performance Awards Existing Schools

GRIHA Council invites nominations for the Exemplary Performance Awards 2026 for Existing Schools. These awards recognise projects that have demonstrated outstanding commitment to sustainable development by successfully implementing innovative and impactful green building practices.

Energy Management
Comfort
Indoor Air Quality
Water Management
Solid Waste Management
Wellbeing & Social Aspect

Eligibility

All existing schools are eligible.

Registration fees: Free

Submission

Only entries directly sent to ep.awards@grihaindia.org will be considered for evaluation.

Template & Content

Share presentations using the GRIHA template (download above). Documents must clearly highlight the implemented strategies to validate the project's nomination.

Contact

Mr. Arnab Saha
Senior Project Officer, GRIHA Council
ep.awards@grihaindia.org

Plan your participation

Event details & fees

When & where

Date & time
Fri, 9 October 2026 · 10:00 AM onwards
Venue
Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110003
School delegation
Min. 2 teachers / mentors per school – free registration
Good to know
Meals & refreshments provided · Accommodation not arranged by organisers

Key dates

17 July 2026
Registration opens
31st Aug 2026
Registration closes
Final date to register & submit qualifying entries.
15 SEP 2026
Announcement of Shortlist participants
9 OCT 2026
Live finals · India Habitat Centre

Registration fees

CompetitionFee per entry
Nukkad Natak: Carbon Cut—Street Edition ₹1,500
Fashion Walk: Runway to Net Zero ₹1,500
Exhibition: Ctrl + Alt + Decarb ₹1,000
GRIHA’s Got Talent: Beyond the Brief ₹1,000
Essay Competition ₹500
Poem Competition ₹500
Fee is per competition entry Registering for multiple competitions? Each entry is charged separately. Max 10 participants per group per competition.
Documents for shortlisting A concept note (150–250 words) and a behind-the-scenes video (1–2 min) are required for all competitions except Essay / Poem.
Registration

Secure your place

Two phases, six steps. Phase 1 covers your details and payment; Phase 2 covers team members and submissions.

Before you begin: Phase 1 (steps 1–3) covers your details and payment. Phase 2 (steps 4–6) covers team members and submissions. Please keep your payment details and proof ready – you'll need them in step 3.
P.R.A.N 2026 · Registration
Step 1 of 3
Phase 1 Register & Pay  ·  Steps 1–3
Phase 2 Team & Submission Details  ·  Steps 4–6
1 ParticipantYou & your competition
2 InstitutionSchool / NGO & contacts
3 PaymentPay & submit
4 Your teamsStudents & mentors
5 SubmissionConcept & uploads
6 ReviewCheck everything

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Prize worth
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Top performers win in every category
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A/c holderGRIHA Council
Account no.62122842289
BankState Bank of India
IFSCSBIN0020511
Branch code20511
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Your team(s)

Each competition you entered gets its own team – students and accompanying mentors. Add up to 10 students per competition.

Please complete each team – a team name, and every student's ID, name, class & age.

Your performance & uploads

Each competition has its own brief and uploads – provide the concept note (and behind-the-scenes video for performance categories) for every entry.

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