Prospectus

The Centre for Environmental Health and Safety (CEHS) which has been set up under the aegis of Institute of Good Manufacturing Practices India is registered as a non-profit society recognised by the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, accredited Vocational Institution of Ministry of HRD, Government of India. IGMPI is dedicated to promote working in a healthy and safe environment. The rapid expansion of infrastructure development and industrial establishments has heightened the focus on ensuring safety measures essential for public health. IGMPI is moving hand in hand with technology advances and has gained recognition as stronger and better training & online learning platform provider in the areas of Pharma GMP, Regulatory Affairs, Food Science, Health, Safety & Environment and many more. Today, India has had legislations on occupational safety and health for 50 years. But the number of regulatory personnel is limited to 1,400 safety officers, 1,154 factory inspectors, and 27 medical inspectors. These numbers are grossly inadequate even for the inspection of formal units that only employ about 10% of India's total workforce (around 26 million). This proves that there is a huge demand of industrial safety experts.

India is a fast-growing economy. It influences the global market as well. The CEHS team at IGMPI has come with programmes specially designed for industry professionals, graduates, and safety engineers to enhance their knowledge and get trained to have a great career in this upcoming and thriving field. Additionally, the Centre for Environmental Health and Safety, IGMPI endeavours to enhance the skills of the available work force.

Centre for Environmental Health and Safety (CEHS) Programmes

With increase is global competence and a more demanding market, industries explore the aspects to be at par with their competitors. Our country is witnessing a steep surge of rapid urbanization with more infrastructure developments and growing numbers of industrial establishments.

However, rapid urbanization goals can be marred by untoward incidents that cause a lot of legal harassment ending up in compensations and tarnished image. Thus environment health and safety is the responsibility of all the stakeholders. The safety of the employees is a major thrust area as they are the asset to any organisation to which they belong.

Production and development should not be compromised on the cost of poor health environment safety.

Thus it is important to increase awareness about the Labor rights and safety measures that would prevent the unintended accidents. IGMPI CEHS team has come with programmes specially designed for industry professionals, graduates, safety engineers to enhance their knowledge and get trained to have a great career in this upcoming and thriving field.

The Post Graduate and Executive Diploma programmes of IGMPI in Good Manufacturing Practices, Regulatory Affairs, Intellectual Property Rights, Quality Assurance and Quality Control, Public Health, Nanotechnology, Hospital Management, Product Management, Sales and Marketing Management, Clinical Research, Medical Writing, Drug Discovery and Development, Pharmacovigilance, Medical Coding have been duly assessed and approved by Quality Council of India, Government of India based on fulfillment of QCI's following criteria:

    1. Course Content
    2. Course Design
    3. Course Material
    4. Instructors
    5. Class size & Attendance
    6. Facilities
    7. Evaluation of Students
    8. Written Examination
    9. Certificate

IGMPI is also approved by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) (FSSAI ID: TPINS18). IGMPI® is licensed by Department of Food Safety & Drug Administration under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and registered under Food Safety and Standards Act 2006.

IGMPI is also approved by Sector Skills Council under National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) setup by Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Govt of India (TC ID:TC342267).

IGMPI has been conferred with the prestigious "BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS (BIS) AWARD OF HONOUR 2023". QUALITY COUNCIL OF INDIA (QCI) has also conferred IGMPI with D.L. SHAH NATIONAL QUALITY AWARD, Certificate of Merit & ASSOCHAM has conferred IGMPI with the Services Excellence Award based on excellence of its services to the students and training participants.

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is a member of International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and through the Indian National Committee (INC) which is a member of International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). BIS is also a member of regional standards bodies like Pacific Area Standards Congress (PASC) and South Asian Regional Standards Organization (SARSO). India started taking part in IEC from 1911 and subsequently the then Indian Standards Institution (now BIS) took over the responsibility of Indian National Committee of IEC(INC-IEC) in 1949. Since then the INC-IEC is actively participating in the activities of the IEC both at the policy level and technical work and carrying out the responsibilities as member body of IEC Council. India is a member in Standards Management Board (SMB) of IEC since 2015.BIS has also signed Bilateral Cooperation Agreements (BCA)/Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRA) with the National Standards Bodies of several countries like Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Egypt, European Union , Germany, Ghana, Greece, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Jordon, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Mali, Mauritius, Nigeria, Russia, Saudi Arabia , Slovakia, Slovenia, Suriname, USA, UAE, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam, Bhutan, Brazil, Israel, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB), Quality Council of India is a member of International Accreditation Forum (IAF) & Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (PAC) as well as signatory to its MLAs for Quality Management Systems, Environmental Management Systems and Product Certification. NABCB is also a Full Member of International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) & Asia Pacific Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (APLAC) as well as signatory to its MRAs for Inspection.

The field of sustainability is rapidly transforming global industries, governance systems, and societal priorities. With increasing concerns over climate change, environmental degradation, resource depletion, and regulatory pressures, organizations are now shifting toward sustainable and responsible practices.

Sustainable Science integrates environmental, social, and economic dimensions to develop solutions that ensure long-term ecological balance and human well-being. It encompasses climate change mitigation, environmental protection, circular economy, ESG frameworks, and sustainable business practices.

Traditional development models have led to excessive resource consumption, pollution, biodiversity loss, and climate risks. In response, industries and governments are transitioning toward sustainable systems that emphasize efficiency, resilience, circularity, and low-carbon growth.

This programme provides a comprehensive understanding of sustainability science by combining theoretical foundations with practical applications, covering environmental systems, climate science, ESG, circular economy, renewable energy, and policy frameworks. It is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills required to address real-world sustainability challenges and support organizations in achieving their environmental and social goals.

The course emphasizes industry relevance, global standards, and emerging trends, enabling learners to contribute effectively to sustainability-driven transformation across sectors.

Programme Structure

Module 1: Principles of Sustainable Development

• Evolution and concept of sustainability
• Triple Bottom Line (People, Planet, Profit)
• UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Global sustainability frameworks and agreements
• Challenges in sustainable development

Module 2: Environmental Science & Ecology

• Structure and function of ecosystems
• Biodiversity and conservation strategies
• Biogeochemical cycles
• Ecosystem services and valuation
• Human-environment interactions

Module 3: Climate Change Science

• Climate system and greenhouse gases
• Causes and impacts of climate change
• Climate modeling and scenarios
• Mitigation and adaptation strategies
• International climate agreements

Module 4: Environmental Pollution & Control

• Air, water, soil, and noise pollution
• Sources and impacts of pollution
• Pollution control technologies
• Waste management (solid, hazardous, biomedical)
• Emerging contaminants (POPs, PFAS)

Module 5: Sustainability Metrics & Tools

• Carbon footprint assessment
• Water footprint and ecological footprint
• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
• Environmental performance indicators
• Sustainability assessment tools

Module 6: Research Methodology & Data Analysis

• Research design and methods
• Data collection and sampling techniques
• Basic statistics for sustainability
• Data interpretation and reporting
• Introduction to sustainability software/tools

Module 7: ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance)

• ESG concepts and importance
• ESG reporting frameworks (GRI, SASB, BRSR)
• Materiality assessment
• Risk and opportunity analysis
• ESG ratings and disclosures

Module 8: Circular Economy & Resource Efficiency

• Principles of circular economy
• 3R/5R strategies (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Recover, Redesign)
• Sustainable material management
• Industrial symbiosis
• Case studies from industry

Module 9: Renewable Energy & Energy Management

• Renewable energy sources (solar, wind, biomass)
• Energy efficiency and conservation
• Energy auditing basics
• Smart grids and energy storage
• Net-zero energy concepts

Module 10: Sustainable Business & Environmental Policy

• Green economy and sustainable finance
• Environmental laws and regulations (India & global)
• Policy frameworks and governance
• Corporate sustainability strategies
• Public-private partnerships

Module 11: Corporate Sustainability & CSR

• CSR concepts and legal framework
• Sustainability integration in business
• Stakeholder engagement
• Reporting and communication
• Case studies of leading organizations

Module 12: Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

• EIA process and methodologies
• Screening, scoping, and baseline studies
• Impact prediction and evaluation
• Environmental management plans (EMP)
• Regulatory requirements and case studies

Module 13: Capstone Project / Dissertation

• Industry-based project
• Sustainability assessment or audit
• ESG report preparation / Carbon footprint study
• Final presentation and viva

Module 14: Capstone Project

Eligibility

Graduates in any discipline are eligible for our Post Graduate Diploma, Executive Diploma and Professional Certifications Programmes. 10+2 pass-outs are eligible for our Under Graduate Diploma and Diploma holders of two to three course duration are also eligible for the PG Diploma.

Professionals from sustainability, ESG, EHS, energy, consulting, manufacturing, policy, and development sectors are encouraged to apply. Research scholars, academicians, government officials, and NGO professionals are also eligible.

Programme Duration

The minimum duration to complete the PG diploma programme is 12 months and maximum is 24 months. The minimum duration to complete the executive diploma programme is 6 months and maximum is 12 months.

Programme Mode

Registrations are currently open for regular and Part-time (Online Live Classes) both modes.

Programme Deliverables

• Comprehensive study material aligned with latest industry trends
• Interactive sessions with expert faculty
• Practical exposure through case studies and real-world applications
• Continuous feedback and academic support
• All sessions conducted in English

Assessment & Certification

• Assignments and case-based evaluations
• End-term examination
• Capstone project / dissertation

Upon successful completion, participants will be awarded the Post Graduate Diploma / Executive Diploma in Sustainable Science.

Discipline in Classes and Examination

Every student is required to observe a disciplined behaviour during her/his classes, assessments & examinations and to follow instructions from the Professors. Any act of indiscipline may result into discredit & it will be mentioned in her/his academic report.

Placement Assistance & Corporate Relations

The institute provides dedicated placement support through industry collaborations across sustainability, consulting, manufacturing, energy, and environmental sectors.

Support includes:

• Resume building
• Interview preparation
• Mock interviews
• Career guidance and mentorship

Future Career Prospects

Graduates can explore roles such as:

• Sustainability Analyst
• ESG Consultant
• Environmental Officer
• Climate Change Specialist
• CSR Manager
• Energy Analyst
• Sustainability Auditor
• Policy & Research Analyst