The Department of Environmental Science and Engineering (ESE), in collaboration with the EIACP Programme Centre (RP) and the Society of Environmental Science and Engineering (SESE), organized an awareness program on "Nasha Mukt Bharat" on February 27, 2025. The event took place at the Seminar Hall of the Department of Environmental Science and Engineering (ESE), where participants collectively took a pledge, both in English and Hindi to fight against drug abuse and contribute towards building a drug-free nation.

Can we eradicate plastic? No. But with biodegradable bio-plastics, we can redefine sustainability! Invited Keynote Speaker - Dr. Partha Chakravarty, MD, Rigel Bioenviron Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata, India and an alumnus of IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, delivered an insightful and thought-provoking lecture on the topic “Waste to Wealth Initiative: Converting Waste Organics to Valuable Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) Bio-plastic, Bio-CNG, Bio-derivatives via Cost Effective Techniques”.

As part of the ongoing centenary celebrations of IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, the Department of Environmental Science and Engineering (ESE), in collaboration with the Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME), organized a two-day Executive Development Program (EDP) on “Integrated Low-Cost Sensors and Automation Technologies for Air Quality Monitoring and Control in the Mining Industry” on February 20, 2025. The program focuses on the growing importance of low-cost sensors and automation for air quality monitoring, emphasizing real-time data utilization for proactive pollution control.

As part of the institute’s ongoing centenary celebrations, the Department of Environmental Science and Engineering (ESE), IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, organized a “3-Day Urban Waters Forum’s 4th Annual Workshop Focus on Small Urban Centres” and was successfully inaugurated on 5th February 2025 at I2H Building, IIT(ISM), Dhanbad. The workshop was organized in collaboration with WIPRO Foundation Advanced Center for Water Resources Development and Management (ACWADAM) Biome Trust, Megh Pyne Abhiyan and EIACP Programme Centre (RP) as the organizing partner.

The Department of Environmental Science and Engineering actively participated in this R&D fair by exhibiting a dedicated stall. The stall demonstrated various patented technologies developed by the department, emphasizing their practical applications and potential contributions to environmental sustainability. Additionally, the stall showcased the Quarterly Newsletter, Monographs, and Special Editions on LiFE: Lifestyle for Environment, published by the EIACP Centre along with Mission LiFE Awareness Campaign conducted.

As part of IIT (ISM) Dhanbad's ongoing centenary celebrations, the Phase-II Plantation Drive under the "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" campaign was successfully organized on 26th January 2025 by the EIACP Programme Centre (RP) at the Department of Environmental Science and Engineering (ESE), IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, in association with the Horticulture Section, O/o Dean (Infrastructure), IIT (ISM) Dhanbad. The plantation drive, held at the IIT (ISM) Nirsa Campus, marked the successful planting of 200 saplings, emphasizing the institution's commitment to environmental conservation and sustainability.

The Department of Environmental Science & Engineering, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad and EIACP Programme Centre (RP), celebrated the 76th Republic Day with great patriotism and enthusiasm on 26th January 2025 at the Oval Garden of IIT (ISM) Dhanbad. The event witnessed the participation of School Children, Students, Research Scholars, Faculty Members, Staffs and residence of IIT(ISM), all coming together to honour the spirit of the nation.

The EIACP Programme Centre (RP) at Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad organized a Cricket Match on Saturday, 18th January 2025. This event was part of the initiative to promote the theme Adopt Healthy Lifestyle under the Mission LiFE: Lifestyle for Environment campaign.