SDGs at Agastya Academy
At Agastya Academy, sustainability is deeply embedded in the design, operations, and ethos of our campus. Guided by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), our school functions as a living model of environmental responsibility — where students learn from the systems around them.
SDG 4: Quality Education
Education Rooted in Real-World Systems
The school’s infrastructure and practices serve as living classrooms. Through exposure to natural farming, renewable energy, eco-friendly solutions, and biodiversity studies, students gain hands-on understanding of sustainability from an early age.
The school’s infrastructure and practices serve as living classrooms. Through exposure to natural farming, renewable energy, eco-friendly solutions, and biodiversity studies, students gain hands-on understanding of sustainability from an early age.
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
Water Conservation through Design
Agastya Academy uses rainwater harvesting systems to recharge groundwater and reduce dependence on external sources.
A functional Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) treats the entire wastewater from the campus, which is then safely reused for gardening and farming — ensuring zero wastewater discharge.
Bioenzymes, made in-house from fruit peels, are used for toilet and floor cleaning, eliminating chemical cleaners and reducing pollution.
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
Campus Powered by Renewable Energy
Solar panels installed on campus support the school’s energy needs sustainably.
A gobar gas plant converts organic waste and cow dung into clean cooking fuel — reducing reliance on LPG or electricity.
These renewable systems reflect the school’s commitment to low-carbon living.
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
A Zero-Waste Philosophy
Agastya Academy operates on a closed-loop model:
Organic farming produces vegetables and grains used in the school’s dining hall.
Kitchen and food waste is processed through vermicomposting, returning nutrients to the soil.
Fruit peels are converted into bioenzymes, used across the campus for cleaning.
The school also makes eco-friendly soaps and diyas using desi cow dung and natural ingredients, replacing synthetic alternatives.
SDG 13: Climate Action
Systemic Changes for a Cooler Planet, Through solar energy, local food systems, natural farming, and zero-waste practices, Agastya Academy minimizes its ecological footprint. These efforts also serve to educate the community on sustainable alternatives to conventional practices.
SDG 15: Life on Land
Biodiversity Conservation and Education
The school conducts biodiversity studies focused on birds, insects, and snakes to protect and raise awareness about local ecosystems.
These studies foster respect for wildlife, educate about ecological roles, and combat myths surrounding often-misunderstood species like snakes.
Maintaining an heirloom seed bank, Agastya Academy actively preserves native plant varieties, promoting biodiversity and seed sovereignty.