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venkatesa perumal

Director General at Industrial Council for Sustainable Engineering & Innovation

CHENNAI, India

Dr. Venkatesa Perumal Ramasamy is an infrastructure and sustainability professional with extensive experience in program management, engineering systems, and institutional capacity building. He currently serves as Director General of ICSEI and INSET, supporting industries, including MSMEs, and academic institutions in understanding and implementing ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles and sustainable practices.

His professional experience includes leadership roles in large-scale urban and infrastructure developments such as townships, housing programs, and integrated building services covering MEP systems, water and wastewater management, and environmental compliance frameworks.

He contributes to awareness-building and structured training programs for academia and industry on ESG readiness, engineering systems, HSE, and governance practices. He is also associated with government-related institutional responsibilities and advisory roles supporting development initiatives.

Recognised by Thinkers360 as a Top Global Thought Leader in Engineering and Energy, he continues to contribute to discussions on sustainability, responsible infrastructure development, and institutional strengthening.

Available For: Advising, Authoring, Consulting, Speaking
Travels From: Chennai, India
Speaking Topics: ESG, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Electrical & Plumbing Engineering , Innovation

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Company Information

Company Type: Service Provider
Theatre: India
Minimum Project Size: <$1,000
Average Hourly Rate: <$25
Number of Employees: 11-50
Company Founded Date: Undisclosed
Media Experience: 25
Last Media Training: 03/18/2026
Last Media Interview: 03/02/2026

Areas of Expertise

Climate Change 30.11
CSR
Design Thinking
Ecosystems 30.17
Education
Energy 32.16
Engineering 30.07
Innovation
Legal and IP
Renewable Energy 30.08
Sustainability 30.08

Industry Experience

Aerospace & Defense
Agriculture & Mining
Automotive
Building Materials, Clay & Glass
Chemicals
Consumer Products
Engineering & Construction
Federal & Public Sector
Financial Services & Banking
Forest Products & Paper
Healthcare
High Tech & Electronics
Hospitality
Industrial Machinery & Components
Manufacturing
Metal Products
Oil & Gas
Pharmaceuticals
Primary Metal & Steel
Retail
Textiles Production
Travel & Transportation
Wholesale Distribution

Publications & Experience

1 Article/Blog
Domestic Wastewater Treatment Through Constructed Wetlands: Comparative Analysis of Horizontal, Vertical, and Hybrid Flow Systems
Water Environment Research
November 10, 2025
This study evaluates the performance of three constructed wetland (CW) configurations: horizontal flow (HFCW), vertical flow
(VFCW), and hybrid vertical–horizontal flow (HVHCW)—for the treatment of domestic wastewater in a decentralized context
in India. A pilot- scale system was operated under real wastewater loading for 8 weeks, with weekly sampling (n = 8 per system)
and triplicate analysis per sample. Key water quality parameters assessed included biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), chemical
oxygen demand (COD), total suspended solids (TSS), ammonia nitrogen (NH₃- N), nitrate nitrogen (NO₃- N), and total phos
phorus (TP). Analytical protocols followed APHA (2017) standard methods. The HVHCW configuration achieved the highest
removal efficiencies, with mean values of 94.4% for BOD and 96.8% for TSS, outperforming both single- stage systems. One- way
ANOVA revealed statistically significant differences (p < 0.05) across systems for most parameters, and Tukey's HSD post hoc
test confirmed HVHCW's superiority. Nitrate removal, while observed, was not statistically significant (p > 0.05), indicating the
need for design enhancements to support denitrification. These results underscore the potential of hybrid CWs as low- cost, eco-
sustainable solutions for decentralized wastewater management in developing regions

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Tags: Climate Change, Renewable Energy, Sustainability

1 Training
Implementing ESG at the State Level: Bridging Policy Intent and Industrial Reality in India
icsei
December 31, 1969
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) has transitioned in India from a voluntary sustainability narrative to a formalised regulatory and compliance framework. With the introduction of Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR), increased scrutiny by investors, lenders, and rating agencies, and expanding environmental and labour enforcement, ESG has become a material governance issue for Indian industry.
Despite this progress, a persistent gap exists between policy intent articulated at the central level and compliance reality experienced by industry on the ground, particularly at the state level. State governments and their regulatory arms—Pollution Control Boards, Labour Departments, Factories Inspectorates, Energy Authorities, and Local Bodies—constitute the principal interface between ESG frameworks and industrial operations. Yet ESG has not been institutionally embedded into state-level governance systems in a coherent manner.
This white paper argues that India’s ESG challenge is no longer one of policy design, but of implementation architecture. Industry perceives ESG primarily as a compliance burden layered over existing statutory obligations, while state regulators often lack the capacity, coordination mechanisms, and guidance to translate ESG principles into consistent regulatory outcomes.
The paper adopts a state-centric, industry-compliance-first lens, recognising India’s federal structure and industrial diversity. It proposes a structured ESG compliance framework that rationalises regulatory obligations, strengthens industry capacity, and enables state governments to act as facilitators rather than fragmented enforcers. The objective is to move ESG from disclosure-driven formality to a credible governance system aligned with India’s development and competitiveness goals.
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Tags: Ecosystems, Energy, Engineering

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