About The Event
ABOUT ROSE FESTIVAL
The Rose Festival is a one-day cultural celebration that blends performing arts with environmental awareness, expressing gratitude towards nature.
In the face of growing environmental challenges, it brings together key environmental voices to inspire dialogue, action, and grassroots consciousness, especially among the young.
The festival also nurtures civic sense and collective responsibility, making sustainability a shared and achievable way of life.
FESTIVAL PROGRAMMING
03 pm - 04 pm : : INAUGURATION ROSE GARDEN
04 pm - 05 pm : POETRY AND STORYTELLING
05:15 pm - 06:15 pm : DIALOGUE SESSION -1 ON LISTENING TO THE EARTH WITH KEY SPEAKERS
06:30 pm - 07:30 pm : RAHGIR (TRADITIONAL FOLK MUSIC)
07:30 pm - 08:30 pm : DIALOGUE SESSION - 2 ON LISTENING TO THE FUTURE WITH KEY SPEAKERS
08:30 pm - 10:30 pm : NAALAYAK BAND (POP-ROCK)
LISTENING TO THE EARTH
SESSION - I
TREES, WATER, AND THE STORIES THAT CAN STILL SAVE US
Dr. V. Ramakantha
Distinguished forestry expert and former Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (IFS), currently Director of Forests at Heart fulness.
He leads large-scale ecological restoration and afforestation initiatives, bringing decades of expertise in biodiversity conservation and sustainable forest management.
Ramveer Tanwar
Widely known as the ‘Pond Man of India’, he has restored numerous water bodies through community-driven conservation efforts.
Recipient of the Rex Karamveer Chakra Award, he is a leading voice in grassroots water sustainability.
Tanishaa Mukerji
An accomplished actor and public figure, Tanishaa Mukerji actively champions environmental conservation through her STAMP Foundation, leading tree-plantation drives, clean-up campaigns, and sustainability awareness initiatives promoting greener, responsible living.
LISTENING TO THE FUTURE
SESSION II
YOUNG VOICES, CLIMATE TRUTHS, AND THE COURAGE TO ACT
Amit Sial
Amit Sial is a dynamic and versatile actor celebrated for his intense screen presence and authentic performances across films and web series. Beyond the spotlight, he supports social initiatives and encourages environmental awareness, showing a commitment to making a positive impact both on and off-screen.
Dr. Chinu Kwatra
Philanthropist and Founder of the Khushiyaan Foundation, a Mumbai-based NGO dedicated to social and environmental welfare.
His work focuses on grassroots upliftment, sustainability, and long-term community impact.
Udit Gupta
Media professional and climate storyteller amplifying environmental awareness through digital platforms.
His work bridges public engagement, urban sustainability, and youth-driven conversations on conscious living.
Ishan Shanavas
Wildlife advocate, author, and photographer known for immersive environmental storytelling.
Through his memoir The Light of Wilder Things, he reflects on lived experiences in India’s wild landscapes and the urgent call for conservation.
MUSIC
Rahgir
Independent singer-songwriter celebrated for his soul-stirring, socially reflective music.
With powerful originals and literary works to his credit, his performances evoke identity, society, and collective consciousness.
Naalayak
A compelling independent pop-rock artist blending raw emotion with Hindi-Urdu poetic expression.
Through powerful anthems and introspective albums, he has built a loyal community that connects deeply with his music and message.
