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New Indian Express
19-07-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
CRDA-IGBC program held to promote Net Zero goals in Andhra
VIJAYAWADA: In a key step toward achieving Andhra Pradesh's Net Zero target by 2040 and the Swarna Andhra 2047 vision, the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA), in collaboration with the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), held a highlevel capacity-building programme for senior officials in Vijayawada on Friday. The session, held at a city hotel, was attended by over 50 senior officials from APCRDA, including the Engineer-in-Chief, Chief Engineer (H&B), Director (Planning), Director (Environment), and heads of key departments. The training focused on IGBC's Green Building Rating Systems, aimed at integrating sustainability into future infrastructure projects in the Capital Region. Commissioner K Kanna Babu, delivering the keynote address, reiterated APCRDA's commitment to developing a sustainable Amaravati. 'Our goal is to make Amaravati a model green capital. Our upcoming head office will be a flagship Net Zero project,' he said, adding that IGBC's support is crucial in achieving the 2040 target. Amaravati's master plan earlier received IGBC's Green Cities Platinum rating at the 2018 Happy Cities Summit, making it the first capital city in India to be certified by design. Vijay Sai Meka, chairman of the IGBC Amaravati Chapter, commended APCRDA's efforts. Other key participants included Ganesh Sai Chaitanya Gali, chapter co-chair, and Kiran Kumar Paruchuri, executive vice president of NAREDCO. They also announced the upcoming Green Andhra Summit on August 7. IGBC senior counsellor Sundeep V reaffirmed the council's role as a knowledge partner in AP's green transformation.
Time of India
19-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
CRDA, IGBC join hands for green development
Vijayawada: The Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA), in collaboration with the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) – a part of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) – conducted a capacity-building programme to accelerate and achieve green and net-zero development goals. The workshop provided detailed training on IGBC Green Building Rating Systems, empowering officials to incorporate sustainable development principles into all future infrastructure initiatives within the Capital Region. Addressing the workshop in Vijayawada on Friday, CRDA Commissioner K Kanna Babu reiterated the CRDA's vision for a sustainable and resilient Amaravati. He said, "Andhra Pradesh is fully committed to building a sustainable future, with Amaravati envisioned as a model green capital for India. Every CRDA project is designed to integrate sustainable practices and green building principles. Our upcoming CRDA head office in Amaravati will be a flagship Net Zero project, demonstrating our vision and setting a benchmark for all future developments. IGBC's collaboration is vital in our journey toward realizing Net Zero status by 2040." IGBC Amaravati Chapter Chairman Vijay Sai Meka remarked that the collaboration between CRDA and IGBC stands as a model for how public agencies and green building councils can work together to drive measurable environmental impact. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo He also lauded CRDA's leadership in adopting IGBC Green Ratings in all major developments. As part of the MoU between APCRDA and IGBC, regular awareness and training programmes are being organised to further Andhra Pradesh's green transformation. Through ongoing stakeholder engagement and policy support, APCRDA is encouraging both public and private sector developments to follow environmentally responsible practices. It is worth mentioning that Andhra Pradesh has been a frontrunner in promoting sustainable urbanisation by integrating green building principles into its planning and regulatory frameworks. Amaravati's Master Plan was awarded the IGBC Green Cities 'Platinum Rating' during the 2018 Happy Cities Summit, making it India's first capital city to be IGBC certified by design.
