Amrita University leads India in global sustainability list

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham on Wednesday achieved the number one position in India for Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure in the Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026.

The recognition is based upon the University’s contribution to the United Nations’ 9th Sustainable Development Goal (SDG), which focuses on building resilient infrastructure, promoting inclusive and sustainable industrialisation, and fostering innovation. 

Amrita’s overall global standing of 37th places the University among more than 1,500 institutions from over 115 countries and regions. 

Chancellor Amma, Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, said, “We should also consider how much we have been able to use research to serve the lowest and most vulnerable strata of society. This will make our impact more comprehensive and meaningful. In our approach to sustainable development, we should not forget that it is by strengthening the people at the base of the pyramid that the entire edifice of society becomes healthy and strong.”

THE assessment is the world’s only global performance table that evaluates how universities are working towards realising the UN’s 17 SDGs. The results were unveiled at the Global Sustainable Development Congress 2026 in Jakarta, Indonesia, an official statement said.