Source: BS
Context: The 16th GRIHA Summit commenced in New Delhi, focusing on “Accelerating Climate Action in the Built Environment.”
About GRIHA Summit:
- Origin: GRIHA (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment) was established in 2007 by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and TERI to promote green buildings in India.
- 16th Summit Host: New Delhi
- Theme: “Accelerating Climate Action in the Built Environment,” emphasizing sustainable urban development and climate resilience.
- Organized By: GRIHA Council in collaboration with MNRE, TERI, and global partners.
- Features:
- Launch of GRIHA V 6.0 for advanced resource efficiency and green building benchmarks.
- Recognition through GRIHA awards for 4-star and 5-star projects.
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· The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI’s) Intermodal Terminal at Kalughat, Bihar, earned a five-star SVAGRIHA rating.
· The terminal, developed under the World Bank-funded Jal Marg Vikas Project (JMVP), is a key initiative aimed at enhancing the capacity of National Waterway 1 on the River Ganga.
About GRIHA (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment):
- Launched in: 2007.
- Ministry: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India.
- Aim: To promote sustainable and green building practices by evaluating environmental performance across a building’s lifecycle.
- Function: Provides a green building rating system tailored to Indian climates and construction practices, focusing on energy efficiency, site planning, resource conservation, and climate change mitigation.
About TERI (The Energy and Resources Institute):
- Launched in: 1974.
- Agency involved: Independent research organization based in India.
- Aim: To advance research and innovation in energy, environment, climate change, and sustainability.
- Function: Conducts policy research, technology development, and implementation in sustainability, addressing energy efficiency, renewable energy, and environmental conservation.
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