We are delighted to present the proceedings of the First International Conference on “Transforming Lives Through Adoption of SDGs: Role of Higher Education Institutions (TLASH 2024),” held on May 30-31, 2024, by GD Goenka University, India, in collaboration with the Association of Indian Universities and the Ministry of Education's Institution's Innovation Council. The conference aimed to empower Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) as key drivers of sustainable development by integrating SDGs into education, research, and community engagement. Featuring diverse sessions on health, technology, law, agriculture, and tourism, TLASH 2024 facilitated knowledge exchange and collaboration for achieving the SDGs by 2030.