ABOUT US
What is the Zero Prize
The Zero Prize is India's first results-based environmental challenge dedicated to reducing air, water, and land pollution through measurable, independently validated outcomes.
It brings together innovators, businesses, researchers, and civic organisations and youth groups to deliver real, scalable impact at a national level.
About the School
of Policy & Governance
(SPG)
Convenor of the Zero Prize
The School of Policy & Governance (SPG) is India's leading institution for sustainability, climate action and public-policy education with over 2,000+ alumni influencing policy and practice across India and the Global South.
Team Behind the Zero Prize
Visionary leaders committed to transforming India's environmental future
Saket Burman
Vice Chairman,
Dabur India Ltd.
Entrepreneur, investor, and advisor to multiple business and social-impact initiatives.
Ruchir Punjabi
Chair, School of Policy &
Governance
Founder of clean-energy and technology ventures; active in public-policy and youth leadership initiatives.
A Steering Committee and SPG Secretariat ensure smooth execution, governance, and national coordination.
Board of Advisors
Premal Shah
Co-founder & President, Kiva
Technical Braintrust
Mr. Varun Sridharan
CEO of Greenvironment Innovation & Marketing India (P) Ltd
Ms. Shobha Raghavan
Chief Operating Officer, Saahas Zero Waste
Governance & Integrity
Every number verified. Every result validated.
Board
of Advisors
Leading voices in policy, business, sustainability, and science chaired by Saket Burman.
Technical
Braintrust
Scientists and engineers designing measurement frameworks and evaluation protocols
Zero
Watch
Independent verification by IITs, NEERI, CPCB & IISc with transparent public dashboards.
Zero
Command
SPG Secretariat ensuring standards, execution, operations and stakeholder coordination.
Join the mission for a
Cleaner India
Be part of a movement that rewards real impact and transforms India's environmental future.