Benedict Paramanand

Benedict Paramanand is a media entrepreneur and advocate for sustainability and green business initiatives. He is the CEO and Co-Founder of the Green Literature Festival (GLF), which he established in November 2020.1

Professional Background

Benedict Paramanand has a diverse background in media and entrepreneurship:

• Founder of SustainabilityNext, India's most-read e-magazine focusing on sustainability issues1
• Founder of the Bangalore Business Literature Festival (BBLF) in 2015, which serves as a platform for authors and readers to engage in deeper conversations on business-related topics3
• Author of "CK Prahalad - The Mind of the Futurist"2
• Editor of SustainabilityNext magazine2

Green Literature Festival

The Green Literature Festival, founded by Paramanand, aims to:

• Celebrate the best of Green Literature in India
• Promote reading, writing, teaching, and publishing of green literature
• Curate honor lists for environmental literature1

The festival hosts various events throughout the year, including dialogues, discussions, and artistic endeavors centered around environmental issues. It culminates in a 3-day fest in December, featuring honor lists for Green Literature in categories such as Adults, Sustainable Businesses, and Children.1

Vision and Mission

Paramanand's work with the Green Literature Festival reflects his commitment to:

• Building a robust ecosystem for green literature
• Mainstreaming environmental literature for all age groups
• Promoting earth-friendly policies and strengthening community initiatives
• Encouraging people to read, write, and speak more about environmental issues1

Through his various initiatives, Benedict Paramanand continues to advocate for sustainability, green business practices, and social entrepreneurship, using literature and media as platforms for driving change and awareness.