IGBC plans tie-up with Bengal to promote green buildings
Times of India | 8 June 2025
Kolkata: The Indian Green Building Council is open to collaborating with state govt to promote green buildings under Bangla Awas Yojana. The IGBC proposal was supported by state finance minister Chandrima Bhattacharya during Green Building Summit 2025, organised by CII and IGBC in the city on Friday.Bhattacharya said a public-private partnership model for green buildings could be explored to enhance net-zero and climate-resilient infrastructure. "The govt is providing incentives like a 10% additional floor area ratio to green buildings in KMC and NKDA areas," she said.Bengal currently has about 900 IGBC-registered green building projects. M Anand, deputy executive director of IGBC, said: "We are planning to work with Bengal govt for development of green homes under Bangla Awas Yojana."Sushil Mohta, chairman of IGBC Kolkata, said: "Every rupee invested in green buildings saves Rs 3 to Rs 7 in operational costs. We request the govt for fast-track approvals of green projects."Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes, messages, and quotes !