Centurion University's CSR programme aligns with 15 of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Below is a mapping of activity categories to specific SDGs, supported by quantitative links.
SDG 3 · Good Health & Well-being
Health, Blood Donation & Wellness
34 blood drives (3,354 units total), Health & Wellness Marathons, CPR/Road Safety (Farishtey) training, Cancer & Tobacco awareness camps, Eye check-up camps, Vision check-up drives, Menstrual Hygiene Day walkathon, Drug abuse prevention programs, Yoga & Meditation sessions.
Highest Coverage
SDG 4 · Quality Education
Literacy, Learning & Innovation
International Literacy Day with ASHAYEN Foundation, National Education Day celebrations at SSVM Jatni, Technical Presentation Competitions, Innovation Idea Pitching, ANVESHA Quiz Contest (NSO India), Nationwide engineering competitions, Education Next (Argus News), Youth leadership bootcamps.
High Coverage
SDG 13 · Climate Action
Environment & Climate Initiatives
Vana Mahotsav plantation drives (3 years, 100s of trees), World Environment Day celebrations (Waste to Wealth lab demos), Climate Change discussions (Young Indians), Nature Trail – Nature's Classroom for Climate Action, Waste Management Facility visits, Campus cleaning drives (Swachh Centurion), Earth Again Movement sessions.
High Coverage
SDG 5 · Gender Equality
Women's Rights & Empowerment
Flash Mob & Comic Act on Gender Equality, International Women's Day celebrations, Menstrual Hygiene Day walkathon, Street play on women's issues, Women Police Station / Mahila Thana seminar, Odisha Senior Women's Cricket Camp and Matches, Girl Child Day competitions.
Strong Coverage
SDG 6 · Clean Water & Sanitation
Water, Sanitation & Hygiene
World Water Day (UNICEF Collaboration), Interaction with MP on Water Management & Climate Change, Campus cleaning programs, Global Handwashing Day poster competitions, "Swachh, Sabuja & Swasth" campaign, National Pollution Control Day drives.
Moderate Coverage
SDG 7 · Affordable Clean Energy
Energy Conservation & Solar Awareness
Awareness & Demonstration on Energy Conservation (World Environment Day 2022), Solar Energy demonstration events, Waste-to-Wealth Lab product demonstrations for sustainable consumption.
Emerging
SDG 10 · Reduced Inequalities
Inclusion, Disability & Social Equity
International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Vision check-up for sightless people (70+ benefitted), Community visits to Aama Ghara (orphanage), Children's Day celebrations at Adruta Children's Home, National Street Children's Day, Volunteering at Ashayen Sports Meet for street children.
Strong Coverage
SDG 11 · Sustainable Cities
Community, Heritage & Urban Sustainability
Heritage Club with INTACH (2024-25), Waste Management Facility visit (Jatni Municipal Council), Road Safety Awareness Programs, Cyber Rath anti-cybercrime campaign, Campus beautification, Farishtey CPR & road safety training.
Moderate Coverage
SDG 12 · Responsible Consumption
Waste Management & Sustainable Lifestyle
Waste-to-Wealth (W2W) Lab demonstrations (World Environment Day), Youth for Climate Action – Waste to Wealth session, SaveFul India App launch for food waste reduction (2025-26), Swachh Centurion campus cleaning initiative, National Pollution Control Day drives.
Moderate Coverage
SDG 15 · Life on Land
Biodiversity & Plantation Drives
Vana Mahotsav Plantation Drives (2021-22 through 2025-26), Essay Writing Competitions on Vana Mahotsav, World Environment Day plantation activities, Nature Trail in Ananda Bana nature reserve, Partnership with Yi on environmental conservation.
High Coverage
SDG 16 · Peace & Justice
Anti-Corruption, Legal & Civic Awareness
International Day against Corruption, Vigilance Awareness Week campaigns, Anti-Ragging Week Street Plays & Flash Mobs, National Unity Day celebrations, Constitution Day quiz & essay competitions, "Samvidhan – Hamara Swabhiman" programme, Human Rights Colloquium.
High Coverage
SDG 17 · Partnerships for Goals
Institutional Collaborations & Networks
UNICEF (World Water Day), Young Indians (Yi) – multiple years, UNDP-Odisha SDG Officer interaction, UN Resident Coordinator Fireside Chat (Mr. Shombi Sharp), ASHAYEN Foundation, INTACH Heritage Partnership, National Yoga Sports Championship, Odisha Conference of Youth, Associations of Indian Universities.
Strategic
SDG 8 · Decent Work & Economic Growth
Entrepreneurship & Skill Development
Students Entrepreneurship Bootcamp (Young Indians), Innovative Idea Pitching Competitions, Future Conclave 3.0 & 5.0 (XIM University), Yuva Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, Shatajyotee multi-discipline competitions, "Mera Bharat Mahan" leadership sessions.
Moderate Coverage
SDG 2 · Zero Hunger
Food Security & Nutrition Awareness
SaveFul India App (food waste reduction, household savings), Deepavali celebration with those in need (food distribution), Community visits including meals/provisions for underprivileged children at orphanages.
Emerging
SDG 1 · No Poverty
Community Outreach & Social Uplift
Community visits to Aama Ghara & ASHAYEN, Teaching underprivileged children (literacy camps), Street Children National Day observations, Volunteering at Ashayen Sports Meet for street children, Fund-raising awareness programs.
Emerging