Gauhati Commerce College from Assam will be representing the state at the 5th edition of the ECHO National Summit in New Delhi on 8th July 2024. The college will present its initiative, Project ‘Anubhusan’, which aims to empower slum communities with sustainable livelihoods.

ECHO (Environment Conservation Heroes) is WWF-India’s annual innovation platform that engages and empowers interdisciplinary teams of university students to explore, ideate, and pilot-test innovative solutions to accelerate environmental conservation efforts. The programme’s theme aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and focuses on addressing pressing environmental issues. Each year, WWF-India announces a new theme for the ECHO programme, encouraging participants to develop innovative and sustainable projects.

The ECHO programme also seeks to bolster entrepreneurship skills among young people by mentoring them in developing business canvases, testing, validating pitches, and transforming innovative ideas into actionable business plans. Projects are evaluated on innovation, sustainability, cost-effectiveness, impact, and scalability by a panel of judges.