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    Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment February 2024  
Sanjay Seth
Mr. Sanjay Seth, Vice President & CEO, GRIHA Council
 
The interim union budget for the fiscal year 2024-2025 presented in the parliament on 1st February 2024 by the Hon’ble Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Government of India notably promotes rooftop solar installations under the rooftop solarization scheme, a step towards boosting the adoption of sustainable and clean energy systems across a broad spectrum of society. Certainly, this would contribute to the achievement of country’s climate goals and solidify the vision towards 2070. Also, aligned with the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna (PMAY) and "Housing for All' scheme, the budget intends to provide affordable housing to the marginalized and vulnerable sections of society in the next five years. This is a great opportunity for the construction and building industry and allied sectors to reflect, create and advance a positive impact on the environment and society through sustainable transformation.

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  Upcoming Events
 
 
 
 
  Updates
One - Day Online Training Programme on GRIHA for Existing Buildings (EB)

A one-day online training programme on GRIHA for Existing Buildings (GRIHA EB) rating system was conducted on 19th January 2024 which was attended by more than 40 participants.
The training session started with a detailed presentation on different GRIHA variants and their scopes/needs. Further it led to the introduction of GRIHA for existing buildings (GRIHA EB) variant. It focused on criteria covered under Site Parameters, Maintenance & Housekeeping, Energy, Water, Human Health & Comfort and Social Aspects to enable participants to understand the rating system. Subsequently, the participants were also explained in detail the GRIHA EB feasibility tool, to reiterate the simplicity of the tool and the rating. The programme consisted of interactive sessions along with Q&A in which the participants raised their queries and concerns. Head over to our website to register: www.grihaindia.org
 
GRIHA Council at World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) 2024

GRIHA Council participated in the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) 2024, the annual flagship multi-stakeholder convening by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
Centered around the theme - ‘Leadership for Sustainable Development and Climate Justice’ Mr. Sanjay Seth, CEO and Vice President, GRIHA Council and Senior Director, TERI and Ms. Shabnam Bassi, Deputy CEO-cum-Secretary and Treasurer, GRIHA Council and Director, TERI deliberated on various aspects of sustainability and climate change with eminent industry experts and leaders during various sessions. Few of the sessions include- Sustainable Skylines: Enabling Tomorrow's Architecture with a Web-Based Knowledge Hub on Advanced Building Materials and Energy-Efficient Design; Advancing Sustainable Building Practices: Role of Laboratories and State-of-the-art Infrastructure to Enhance Energy Efficiency & Thermal Comfort; Advancing Sustainable Building Practices: Role of Laboratories and State-of- the-art Infrastructure to Enhance Energy Efficiency & Thermal Comfort.
 
  Rated Projects
 
 
  New Products added in the GRIHA Product Catalogue
 
Company Name: Jalconserve Technologies Pvt Ltd.

Typology: STP Grey water
Company Name:Cera Sanitaryware Limited

Typology: Low flow fixtures
Company Name:Envirotech Systems Limited

Typology: Acoustic Insulation
 
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