The School of Basic and Applied Sciences (SBAS) plays a key role in advancing sustainability, innovation, and responsible citizenship by embedding the principles of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across teaching, research, community engagement, and student development. School always focuses on graduates who have knowledge, skills, and values needed to address global sustainability challenges through interdisciplinary education, environmental research, outreach activities, and industry collaborations. The main priority of the School is to emphasize the practical application of science for solving real-world challenges related to environmental conservation, clean technologies, health, and sustainable development.

Sustainability is embedded within the curriculum through courses such as Environmental Studies, Green Processes of Chemistry, and Disaster Management, which helps the students to understand environmental problems, resource conservation, climate threats, and sustainable solutions. The course on Environmental Studies is offered at PAN university level and helps the students to learn scientific approaches to address various issues related to pollution control, renewable resources, waste management, and ecological balance as well as to create sustainable technology. Through experiential learning and research-based activities, students acquire the knowledge and skills required for sustainable careers in science and technology.

The School promotes sustainability through research, innovation, and experiential learning which is directed toward environmental remediation, green technologies, and efficient resource utilization. Some of the areas where students and researchers are involved in projects are wastewater treatment through photocatalytic degradation of dyes, nanomaterial-based water remediation, removal of heavy metals from water, and development of sustainable construction materials using fly ash and other waste materials. These approaches foster waste valorization, and the development of energy-efficient and eco-friendly technologies (Affordable and Clean Energy & Clean Water and Sanitation – SDG 6 & 7). Through laboratory-based learning and applied research, students gain practical knowledge to contribute towards solutions for global environmental challenges.

The School contributes toward climate action and responsible consumption and production (SDG 12 & 13) by raising awareness about promoting sustainable practices among students and the wider community. Initiatives such as the Paryavaran Mitra Plantation Drive, tree plantation campaigns, and programs on air quality emphasize the need for climate protection. Research activities focused on pollution control, air quality improvement, and sustainable technologies including fly ash utilization for eco-friendly construction materials enable students to develop practical solutions for environmental challenges. Sustainability campaigns, recycling initiatives, and student participation in eco-friendly practices further encourage responsible resource use and support ecological balance.

Health and well-being (SDG 3) are integral aspects of the School’s sustainability initiatives, seamlessly integrated into its high-level of involvement in community engagement activities. Through NSS activities and community outreach programs, students actively participate in diverse initiatives addressing both public health awareness and broader social well-being. Public health activities like diagnosing health problems in women and their cure, wellness workshops on food adulteration, and awareness programs on healthy living help students understand the crucial relationship between environment, lifestyle, and community health. At the same time, community engagement continues to be a vital pillar through nukkad nataks on various social issues like Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, female foeticide, cyber and mobile frauds and many others. Besides, some of the community outreach programs showcase the idea of inclusive development like literacy programs of women in Lakhuwas village, de-addiction programs in Ghamroj village, research on the effect of gadgets on education. Collectively, these initiatives help in fostering empathy, social responsibility, and leadership qualities among students while contributing to healthier, more empowered communities, directly mapping to SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being.

The School of Basic and Applied Sciences further strengthens sustainability through collaborations with various educational institutions, industries, research organizations, and community partners (SDG 17). This collaboration helps the students in exchanging knowledge, experiencing the industry, developing skills, and conducting research together. Through academic collaborations, expert meetings, industrial visits, and joint programs, the School helps the students in becoming future-ready professionals who can work on sustainability issues.

By combining sustainability-focused curriculum, innovative research, community outreach, and collaborative partnerships, the School of Basic & Applied Sciences fosters scientifically proficient, eco-friendly, and socially aware graduates. This is an approach that ensures that these students become change agents in science, technology, and society.