Gouranga Das
Director
ISKCON Govardhan Ecovillage
India
Gauranga Das (B.Tech., Indian Institute of Technology Bombay) is a monk, social innovator, environmental steward, and global advocate for sustainability, conscious living, and ethical leadership. He is widely recognized for integrating spiritual wisdom with contemporary development models . His work has been featured on international platforms such as the United Nations, and in 2025 he was named to the Forttuna Global 100: The Power List, honoring global leaders shaping the future...
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ISKCON
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The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) is a global spiritual and cultural organization dedicated to promoting timeless Vedic wisdom, spiritual education, and values-based living. Founded in 1966 by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, ISKCON has grown into a worldwide movement with temples, communities, educational institutions, and humanitarian initiatives across continents.
ISKCON’s mission centers on fostering spiritual well-being through the practice of bhakti-yoga, the study of sacred texts such as the Bhagavad Gita and Srimad Bhagavatam, and the cultivation of compassion, ethical leadership, and self-realization. Alongside spiritual outreach, the organization actively engages in food relief programs, sustainability initiatives, interfaith dialogue, and cultural education.
With a presence in over 100 countries, ISKCON continues to serve as a bridge between ancient spiritual knowledge and modern global society, inspiring individuals and communities toward purposeful, conscious, and harmonious living.
Columbia Business School continues to redefine leadership excellence—equipping individuals and organizations with the mindset, skills, and global exposure needed to thrive in a fast-changing world.
Govardhan Ecovillage
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Govardhan Ecovillage is an award-winning sustainable community and education center rooted in Vedic principles of simple living and high thinking. Located near Mumbai, India, the Ecovillage is a model project inspired by ISKCON, demonstrating how spirituality, sustainability, and community development can coexist in harmony.
The Ecovillage integrates regenerative agriculture, renewable energy, water conservation, waste management, and natural architecture with spiritual education and holistic well-being practices. It serves as a living laboratory for sustainable living, offering training programs, retreats, and leadership development initiatives aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Recognized globally for its impact, Govardhan Ecovillage attracts policymakers, corporates, educators, and global institutions seeking practical solutions for sustainable development grounded in ethical and spiritual values.