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It gives me immense pleasure to reach out to you, at a time when our industry is embracing unprecedented change. The global mission of ASHRAE — to serve humanity by advancing the arts and sciences of HVAC&R and allied fields — continues to guide us in creating a sustainable, healthy, and decarbonised built environment for all. In India, this vision is more relevant than ever. Our cities are growing rapidly, and with that growth comes the responsibility to build smarter and cleaner. ASHRAE India is deeply committed to supporting the nation’s net-zero and decarbonisation goals through promotion of energy-efficient design practices, sustainable HVAC technologies, and integrated building solutions that reduce environmental impact while improving human comfort and well-being. This year, our focus extends to an equally critical dimension of sustainability — water efficiency and conservation. Water, energy, and climate are deeply interlinked, and efficient water management is fundamental to a resilient future. In this context, ASHRAE India is proud to host the National Conference on Water Efficiency and Conservation in April 2025 at Kashi (Varanasi) — one of the most significant gatherings of policymakers, engineers, researchers, and industry leaders to deliberate on the future of sustainable water use in the built environment. Modern HVAC systems now go beyond comfort control — they are becoming the nervous system of sustainable buildings, integrating sensors, smart automation, renewable energy, and low-GWP refrigerants to deliver measurable carbon and water savings. ASHRAE India continues to be at the forefront of this transformation — through its technical chapters, training programs, student outreach, and partnerships with government and industry. As we prepare for the Kashi Conference, I invite each of you to participate, share your expertise, and contribute to shaping India’s path toward sustainability. Together, we can turn innovation into action — driving decarbonisation, digitalisation, and resilience in every aspect of the built environment. Let us continue to uphold the spirit of ASHRAE — where knowledge meets purpose, and where every idea contributes to a better tomorrow.