Partnership for the Goal

🤝 Partnership for the Goals: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development

Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research recognizes that collaboration is the cornerstone of sustainable development. Through academic partnerships, community networks, and multi-sectoral initiatives, our university drives local and global progress toward achieving all 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

🏛️ 1. Institutional Partnerships & Policy Engagement

Keywords: Collaboration | Policy Support | Governance | Evidence-Based Action
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education & Research (DU) actively contributes to SDG policy development by engaging with government departments, NGOs, and regional agencies to address emerging societal challenges with data-driven insights. Through field-level assessments, research-based recommendations, and policy dialogues, the university supports the alignment of public initiatives with national and UN SDG frameworks.
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education & Research (DU) also hosts cross-sectoral dialogues involving educators, policymakers, and healthcare leaders to promote evidence-informed decision-making and multi-stakeholder coordination.

🌐 2. Global Academic & Research Collaborations

Keywords: Internationalization | Research Exchange | Innovation | Global Reach
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education & Research (DU) maintains an extensive network of international collaborations and MoUs with universities and organizations worldwide, fostering joint research, data sharing, and academic exchange.
Through partnerships with institutions such as Colorado State University, Columbia University, IIT Madras, and WHO Collaborating Centres, Sri Ramachandra Institute Of Higher Education & Research (DU) contributes to comparative global SDG studies, cross-country benchmarking, and shared sustainability innovations.
These collaborations strengthen its global visibility and reinforce its role as a research leader in the Asia-Pacific region.

🌱 3. NGO & Community Partnerships for SDG Implementation

Keywords: Community Empowerment | Grassroots Action | Shared Impact | Inclusivity
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education & Research (DU) partners with numerous non-governmental organizations to bring sustainable solutions directly to local communities.
Initiatives include:

Health and wellness camps, rural entrepreneurship training, and awareness drives;
Youth volunteering programmes under NSS and Rotaract;
Rural engagement projects through the Social Entrepreneurship, Swachhta & Rural Engagement Cell (SES REC).
These collaborations transform research and service into community empowerment models, bridging the gap between academia and grassroots implementation.

📊 4. Transparency in SDG Reporting & Institutional Accountability

Keywords: Visibility | Monitoring | Progress | Data Transparency
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education & Research (DU) is among the few Indian universities that publicly reports its progress on all 17 SDGs through the institutional web portal and THE Impact Ranking submissions.
The reports document measurable progress from poverty reduction and gender equality to climate action and innovation backed by verifiable datasets, photographs, and community impact metrics.
By publishing its SDG actions annually, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education & Research (DU) fosters transparency, credibility, and continuous improvement in institutional sustainability governance.

🎓 5. Education & Capacity Building for the SDGs

Keywords: Learning | Integration | Awareness | Empowerment
Education for sustainable development is central to Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education & Research (DU) ’s mission.
Through orientation programmes, interdisciplinary workshops, and SDG integrated curricula, the university embeds sustainability themes across all departments.
Dedicated academic offerings include:

CBCS electives on sustainability,
Fellowship and certificate programmes, and
Degree courses in public health, environmental sciences, and social responsibility.
These empower students to become agents of change in building a sustainable future.

🌏 6. Community SDG Education & Public Engagement

Keywords: Outreach | Awareness | Health Literacy | Local Partnerships
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education & Research (DU) extends SDG education beyond the classroom into real-world engagement.
Through vaccination and eye camps, yoga and wellness programmes, environmental clean-ups, and community health campaigns, the university instills a culture of sustainability in surrounding communities.
Each outreach programme connects health, education, and environment illustrating that collective responsibility and local participation are key to achieving the global goals.

🌐 Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education & Research (DU) ’s SDG 17 Impact

By uniting academia, government, NGOs, and communities, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education & Research (DU) demonstrates the true spirit of partnership advancing innovation, inclusion, and sustainability locally and globally while serving as a model for higher education institutions in India.