The ANVESHAN Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Waste Management at IIM Indore hosts the "Trash to Treasure Challenge," an innovative competition designed to address waste management issues. Aligned with the Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0, this challenge invites students to propose sustainable solutions for waste reduction, focusing on practical and impactful ideas. The competition received entries from top institutions across India, with students presenting ideas in areas such as biogas production, eco-friendly products, and electric vehicle batteries. After three rounds of evaluations, Team Inscius from IMI New Delhi emerged as the winner with their idea to convert organic waste into ethanol. The event fostered collaboration, enhanced students' problem-solving skills, and highlighted the potential for transformative change in waste management. It also created valuable networking opportunities and inspired future research in sustainable practices.

ANVESHAN, the Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Waste Management at IIM Indore, successfully hosted the "Shape the Waste Creative Poster Design Competition" as part of its ongoing mission to promote sustainability and cleanliness. The event, aligned with the Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0 (SBM 2.0), invited college students across India to create poster designs reflecting the theme "Safai Apnao, Bimaari Bhagao," which focused on raising awareness about sanitation, hygiene, and disease prevention. The competition garnered significant attention, with 184 students registering and 61 unique poster submissions received online via the Unstop platform. The competition culminated in the recognition of Muskan Verma from Government Medical College, Amritsar, as the first runner-up, who was awarded a cash prize of Rs 5,000 and a certificate. Beyond the competition, the initiative successfully engaged students, generated awareness about cleanliness, and contributed to the ongoing national dialogue on sanitation and hygiene. This event not only showcased creativity in addressing critical societal issues but also set the groundwork for future outreach programmes aimed at further promoting sustainability and cleanliness through creative expressions.

Vivitsa 2025, hosted by ANVESHAN – Centre of Excellence at IIM Indore, was a national sustainability challenge held on February 1–2, 2025, bringing together over 3,000 students from leading Indian institutions, including IITs, IIMs, NLUs, and IIITs. The event served as a dynamic platform for students to design real-world solutions in areas such as Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), waste management, and climate resilience, aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and India’s Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0. Vivitsa featured six major competitions, including a business plan challenge, crisis simulations, data analytics for air quality, and creative campaigns on behavioural change. Participants also engaged in cultural outreach through street plays, flash mobs, and a sustainability quiz. The event fostered cross-disciplinary collaboration among students in management, law, engineering, and design, resulting in innovative, scalable solutions. With a ₹3,00,000+ prize pool, Vivitsa celebrated ideas with genuine potential for impact. By blending innovation, advocacy, and action, Vivitsa 2025 reaffirmed ANVESHAN’s mission to inspire future sustainability leaders and serve as a catalyst for transformative, community-driven change.

In partnership with MoHUA, the Government of India, the IIM Indore’s Centre of Excellence-ANVESHAN organised an international conference titled “Towards Garbage-Free Cities:Innovations in Waste Management and Sustainability” on October 10, 2024, at IIM Indore Campus. The event gathered eminent experts, academics, and thought leaders from across the globe. It aimed to encourage a dialogue on sustainable waste management practices and promote innovative solutions for cleaner cities. The event brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and academics to explore the latest innovations in waste management. Aligned with India’s Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0 (SBM-U 2.0), the conference promoted innovative solutions for urban waste challenges, building sustainable cities, and accelerating the transition towards a circular economy.The conference spotlighted the convergence of academic research, public policy, and industry action.

IIM Indore proudly announces the commencement of its much-anticipated Centre of Excellence for Waste Management and WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene) – ANVESHAN, with the launch of its first batch today, July 31, 2023. Prof. Himanshu Rai, Director, IIM Indore, inaugurated the batch. Honorable Mayor of Indore, Shri Pushyamitra Bhargav was the Special Guest on this occasion.

IIM Indore is delighted to announce the official launch of its highly anticipated Centre of Excellence for Waste Management and WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene) – ANVESHAN. Inaugurated on July 11, 2023, by IIM Indore’s Director, Prof. Himanshu Rai, ANVESHAN marks a significant milestone in the pursuit of tackling pressing environmental and cleanliness challenges.

Training programme was conducted from 02 – 05 Jan 2024 for officials from the Govt. of Madhya Pradesh. These included Chief Municipal Officers from various ULBs in MP. The programme commenced on January 02, 2024 with programme orientation followed by exposure visit to Indore Municipal Corporation.  Continuing the training programmes, ANVESHAN conducted the third batch of the programme for the Urban Local Bodies of Madhya Pradesh. This was the second batch for conducted for Chief Municipal Officers from MP Govt., and was conducted during January 08 – 11, 2024. The programme commenced on January 08, 2024 with programme orientation followed by exposure visit to Indore Municipal Corporation.

The Indian Institute of Management Indore (IIM-I) on Tuesday (11th July 2023)  launched a centre of excellence for Waste Management and WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene). The Centre Named “ANVESHAN” will train officials of Urban Bodies, Policy Makers in waste management and WASH. The first batch of trainees will include Municipal Commissioners from different parts of the country and training will commence from 31st July 2023. As part of the 4 day programme, trainees will also interact with the officials of Indore Municipal Corporation and visit the waste management facility. The institute has set up advanced Studios with Synchronous and Asynchronous Technologies for producing high quality educational programmes, live recordings, and seamless online classes. IIM – I Director Professor Himanshu Rai said – “We aim to train and empower Mayors, Counsellors and Policy Makers in the critical fields of waste management and WASH. By offering comprehensive training programmes, we intend to enhance their capabilities and equip them with necessary skills to drive positive change in their communities”. The programme will also include knowledge on wet and dry waste handling, behavioural training and research. IIM – I has collaborated with the with the University of Denver, Rutgers University, The University of Glasgow, The University of Liverpool and Bocconi University. “As part of its vision, ANVESHAN plans to introduce mandatory Synchronous certificate programmes and establish the prestigious ‘IIM Indore rating for cleanliness’ for the target audience.

The Indian Institute of Management Indore (IIM Indore) has emerged as a business school and leading research institution with world-class academic standards with a firm commitment towards contributing to nation-building through innovating solutions and piloting initiatives and projects that are contextually relevant and societally impactful. The institution strives to develop socially conscious leaders, managers, and entrepreneurs—who contribute not just to the growth of industries and the economy but also play a pivotal role in the social sector and augment efforts towards nation-building and good governance.   Mayors, councillors, municipal commissioners and other city officials will get B-school training at the Indian Institute of Management-Indore, where a centre of excellence focussing on water, sanitation, hygiene and waste management.

Indore (Madhya Pradesh): IIM-Indore commenced a new batch of 21 Chief Municipal Officers (CMOs) with a Customised Management Development Programme on Tuesday (11th July 2023). Prof Himanshu Rai, Director, IIM Indore, under the institute’s Centre of Excellence, ANVESHAN, inaugurated the batch. The four-day course will prioritise capacity building, emphasising practical skills and strategic insights on urban waste management. Programme Coordinator Prof Shruti Tewari was also present on this occasion. These CMOs belong to Chhindwara, Jabalpur, Tikamgarh, Morena, Umariya, Ujjain, Ratlam, Khargone, Alirajpur, Vidisha, Mandsaur, Mandla, Panna, Dhar

MUMBAI: The fourth batch of the Customized Management Development Programme (MDP) for senior officials under IIM Indore's Centre of Excellence ANVESHAN, began on March 05, 2024. The four day programme aimed at enhancing the capacity of senior officials from various municipalities across the nation was inaugurated by Director, Prof. Himanshu Rai. Prof. Subin Sudhir, Chair- Executive Education and Prof.

ANVESHAN is IIM Indore’s Center of Excellence for Waste Management and WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene). ANVESHAN fosters innovation, research, and intellectual exploration. With a focus on Advancement, Novelty, Versatility, Excellence, Sustainability, Holistic approach, Accountability, and Nurturing, ANVESHAN strives to create a transformative impact on education, society, nation, and the world.