The IGBC Student Chapter Orientation Program was successfully held at the School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada on 18th February 2026 at Krishnaveni Sabhagaar, SPAV Auditorium. The programme aimed to orient students towards sustainable design practices, green building concepts, and responsible material usage, fostering awareness and academic engagement in the field of sustainable architecture. The event featured insightful lectures by industry experts, including Mr. Praveen Kumar Soma, Principal Counsellor – CII-IGBC, who spoke on “Paradigm Shift in Design Thinking of Building Materials,” and Ms. Sandeepani Vajje, CEO – Chinoy Design, who delivered a talk on “From Awareness to Action: The New Era of Sustainable Development.” The session provided a valuable platform for interaction, knowledge exchange, and capacity building among students, faculty, and research scholars, strengthening the institute’s commitment to sustainability and green building initiatives.