The Venue

The conference will be hosted at the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, one of India’s premier institutions known for excellence in science, technology, and interdisciplinary research.

Set amidst a sprawling green campus, IIT Kharagpur offers an inspiring academic environment that is ideal for discussions on sustainability and innovation. 

The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT KGP) is located about 120 km southwest of Kolkata, and it is well connected by rail and road. Below are the most convenient travel options for conference participants.

1. By Train (Most Preferred & Time-Efficient)

• Starting point: Howrah Junction / Santragachi Junction

• Destination: Kharagpur Junction

• Travel time: ~1.5–2.5 hours

• Train options: Shatabdi Express, Jan Shatabdi, Duronto, Intercity Express, Local MEMU/Passenger trains

From Kharagpur Junction, IIT Kharagpur is only 15-20 minutes by auto, e-rickshaw, or taxi. Autos are readily available outside the station.

2. By Road (Private Car / Taxi / Bus)

• Route: Kolkata → Kona Expressway / Vidyasagar Setu → NH-16 (Mumbai Road) → Kharagpur

• Distance: ~120 km

• Travel time: ~2.5–3.5 hours (traffic dependent)

Government and private buses are available from Esplanade Bus Terminus and Howrah Bus Stand to Kharagpur. From Kharagpur bus stand, local transport can be used to reach the IIT campus.

3. From Airport (Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport)

• Airport: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport

• Take a prepaid taxi or an app-based cab to Howrah/Santragachi Station (≈approximately 45–60 minutes), then continue by train to Kharagpur.

• A direct cab to IIT Kharagpur is possible, but it takes ~4–5 hours and is more expensive.

Final Arrival at IIT Kharagpur

The IIT Kharagpur campus is one of the largest academic campuses in Asia, with clear signboards and easy internal transport. Conference venues and hostels are well-connected within the campus.

Travel Tip:
For a smooth journey, participants are advised to prefer trains from Howrah/Santragachi to Kharagpur, followed by short local transport to the campus.