Accelerating India’s Transition to Sustainable Energy and Circularity

The Centre for Sustainable Energy and Circularity (CSEC) is a joint initiative of NTPC, IIT Roorkee, and NAMTECH established to advance sustainable manufacturing, energy transition, circularity and workforce transformation.

By combining IIT Roorkee’s research excellence with NAMTECH’s industry-integrated learning ecosystem, and NTPC’s commitment to advance sustainable energy solutions the Centre aims to create a national model that connects translational research, talent development and technology deployment.

Focus Areas of the Centre

  • Sustainable Energy
  • Water and Circularity
  • Resource Recovery
  • Smart Manufacturing
  • ESG and Sustainability Reporting
  • Industrial Decarbonisation
  • Workforce Transformation

Vision

Building India's Future Workforce for Sustainable Industry

To become India's leading centre for sustainable energy, circularity and workforce transformation by integrating research, industry and education.

The Centre seeks to accelerate sustainable technology adoption, strengthen industrial competitiveness, develop future-ready talent and contribute to India's transition towards a low-carbon, resource-efficient economy.

Launch of the Centre

The Centre for Sustainable Energy and Circularity was inaugurated on 8 June 2026, at NAMTECH’s current campus in Gandhinagar by Dr. Ibrahim Hafeezur Rehman, Director General & CEO, NAMTECH, and Dr. K.K. Pant, Director, IIT Roorkee, in the presence of Mr. Sanjay Sharma, Vice President – Business Development, ArcelorMittal and Board Member, NAMTECH, the IIT Roorkee delegation and the NAMTECH leadership team.

The Centre is built around three strategic pillars.

1. Capacity Building

Developing future-ready talent through academic programs, executive education, technical skilling and faculty development.

2. Experiential Learning Infrastructure

Establishing industry-grade laboratories and living labs for hands-on learning, applied research and technology demonstration.

3. Outreach and Ecosystem Engagement

Building strong collaborations with industry, academia, MSMEs and government to promote knowledge sharing and accelerate sustainable innovation.

Launch of the Centre

Messages from the Leaders

Dr. Ibrahim Hafeezur Rehman

The transition to a sustainable and circular economy requires engineers and industry leaders who can translate ideas into impact. Through the Centre for Sustainable Energy and Circularity, we are creating a collaborative platform where research, experiential learning and industry come together to develop future-ready talent and accelerate sustainable manufacturing in India.

Dr. Ibrahim Hafeezur Rehman

Director General & CEO; Dean – Academic Advancement,
R&D & Consultancy; Director –
School of Sustainability

The Centre represents an important opportunity to bridge academic excellence with industrial application. Together with NAMTECH and NTPC, we aim to advance research, nurture innovation and build the skilled workforce needed to support India's energy transition and circular economy ambitions.

Dr. K.K. Pant

Director, IIT Roorkee

Key Activities

Wastewater Treatment and Reuse: An Experiential Learning Approach

A two-day experiential program designed to strengthen practical understanding of wastewater treatment, reuse and circular water management.

The inaugural program will be conducted in July 2026 at the IIT Roorkee campus for ITI students, government polytechnic learners and the technical workforce.

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KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Dr. Ibrahim Hafezur Rehman

Director General & CEO, NAMTECH

SPEAKER

Dr. Abhisek Parida

Assistant Professor, School of Sustainability, NAMTECH

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Dr. Anupam Singh

Professor, School of Sustainability, NAMTECH

Program Highlights
  • Water scarcity and conservation
  • Wastewater characterisation and monitoring
  • Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) walkthrough
  • Treatment and reuse technologies
  • Hands-on laboratory testing
  • Circular water management practices
Format
  • Two-day immersive learning experience
  • Seven structured learning modules
  • Field and laboratory exposure
  • Pre- and post-assessments
  • Certificate of Participation

Jointly developed by IIT Roorkee and NAMTECH, this program is the first in a series of workforce development initiatives under the Centre.

Industrial Decarbonisation and CCUS Training Program at AM/NS India

A specialised capability-building program delivered for engineers and sustainability professionals from AM/NS India, focusing on industrial decarbonisation, carbon management, circular economy and Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS).

The program combined expert-led sessions with practical industry perspectives to strengthen organisational capabilities in sustainable manufacturing.

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Connect With Us

Let's Build a Sustainable Future Together

Interested in collaborating, participating in our programs or learning more about the Centre?

Write to: csec@namtech.ac

Explore partnership opportunities, research collaborations and workforce development programs with the Centre for Sustainable Energy and Circularity.