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Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
'Some people will feel uncomfortable': At MP flat launch event in Delhi, PM Narendra Modi takes 'Kosi' jibe at opposition ahead of Bihar polls
NEW DELHI: has inaugurated 184 newly constructed Type-VII multi-storey flats for Members of Parliament (MPs) at Baba Kharak Singh Marg in New Delhi. At the event on Monday, Modi also planted a Sindoor sapling at the premises and interacted with s hramjeevis – the workers who helped build the flats. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The four towers in the complex have been named Krishna, Godavari, Kosi and Hooghly – after four major rivers of India. 'Today I had the fortune of inaugurating the residential complex for my colleagues at the Parliament. The four towers are named – Krishna, Godavari, Kosi, and Hooghly, the four great rivers of India. Some people will feel uncomfortable with Kosi as the name of a tower. They will not view it as a river, but rather through the lens of the Bihar elections,' Modi said at the ceremony. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs and Power Manohar Lal and Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju were also present. The complex has been designed to be self-sufficient, equipped with modern amenities to meet the functional needs of MPs. It incorporates green technology, adheres to the GRIHA 3-star rating and complies with the National Building Code (NBC) 2016, according to a government press release. Officials say the sustainable features will help conserve energy, generate renewable power and improve waste management. The buildings were constructed using monolithic concrete with aluminium shuttering – a method said to speed up completion while ensuring durability. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The premises are Divyangjan-friendly and include earthquake-resistant structures. A robust security system has also been put in place. Each flat provides space for both residential and official work, with dedicated areas for offices, staff accommodation and a community centre. The project was undertaken to address a shortage of MP housing. Officials said vertical development was necessary given the limited availability of land, with the aim of reducing maintenance costs. Located close to the Parliament House Complex, the site offers what the government described as 'significant locational advantages' for MPs.
NDTV
05-08-2025
- Business
- NDTV
PM Modi To Inaugurate Kartavya Bhavan On August 6. Know Key Features
New Delhi: LED lighting with sensors, solar power plants, wastewater treatment, rainwater harvesting, solid waste management including composting, and electric vehicle charging points - sustainability is at the heart of Kartavya Bhavan, the first completed Common Central Secretariat building (CCS-3). Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar announced the eco-friendly features of Kartavya Bhavan at a press conference ahead of its inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 6. Aiming for a GRIHA 4-star rating, this six-story building complex covers 1.5 lakh square meters. It will redefine sustainable governance by housing key ministries like Home Affairs and External Affairs in one location. Kartavya Bhavan is a key part of the Central Vista Project, launched in 2019 to modernise Lutyens' Delhi. By consolidating important ministries in one place, it streamlines operations, encourages teamwork, and eliminates the problems associated with scattered, outdated offices. North and South Blocks will become a national museum, and other old buildings will make way for new CCS structures. This vision reflects a modern, sustainable India. Energy Efficiency At Its Core Kartavya Bhavan features double-glazed windows and LED lighting with sensors for occupancy and daylight. It is expected to achieve 30 per cent energy savings. An Integrated Building Management System helps optimise energy use. Additionally, lifts with regenerative drives recover energy during braking. Over-deck insulation and air-insulated stone cladding limit heat gain. A smart air-conditioning system includes variable frequency drives, heat recovery, and carbon dioxide-based fresh air intake to create a healthy and efficient workspace. Basement ventilation is only activated when carbon monoxide (CO) levels exceed safe limits, reducing energy waste. Powering The Future With Renewable Energy Kartavya Bhavan is a significant solar energy producer. Its 366 KWp rooftop photovoltaic system is expected to generate over 5.34 lakh units of electricity annually. There is also an additional 200 KW of solar capacity planned for the security building's rooftop. Solar water heaters can provide over 26 per cent of the daily hot water needs, reducing dependence on traditional energy sources. Water Conservation: Zero Discharge, Maximum Reuse Kartavya Bhavan will function as a zero-discharge facility, treating and reusing 1.1 million liters of wastewater per day, which can cover 60 per cent of its total demand. Rainwater harvesting systems capture water for drinking. Dual plumbing, drip irrigation for landscaping, low-flow taps, sensor-based urinals, and efficient drinking water fountains ensure that every drop is used wisely. Waste To Wealth Solid waste management enhances Kartavya Bhavan's environmental profile. An in-house system is capable of collecting, sorting, and transforming 1,000 kg of organic waste into manure daily. This recycling will keep landfills from filling up. Eco-Friendly Mobility Kartavya Bhavan has 324 efficient puzzle parking slots, a parking guidance system, and 120 electric vehicle charging points that can service 650 vehicles a day. As Kartavya Bhavan becomes part of the revamped Kartavya Path, alongside the new Parliament and the Vice President's enclave, it symbolises India's commitment to progress and sustainability. With CCS-1, 2, and 3 now complete and more buildings planned for 2026, the future of governance looks green, efficient, and undeniably promising.
Hans India
30-07-2025
- Health
- Hans India
AHRR hosts first-ever armed forces national conference ‘SHAPE 2025'
Visakhapatnam: Over 275 experts from the Armed Forces and civil domains including hospital administrators, doctors, nurses, engineers, and architects came together to deliberate on the challenges and future roadmap for creating sustainable, resilient, and patient-friendly hospital infrastructure in India. At the first-ever Armed Forces national conference on 'SHAPE 2025: sustainable hospital architecture, planning, infrastructure and equipment' organised by the Department of Hospital Administration at Army Hospital Research & Referral (AHRR), New Delhi, the pioneering continuing medical education (CME) event was inaugurated by Director General Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS) Surg Vice Admiral Arti Sarin and Director, AIIMS (New Delhi) M. Srinivas, along with other dignitaries. The conference comes at a critical juncture as the nation prepares for its centenary of independence under the visionary Viksit Bharat@2047 agenda. 'SHAPE 2025' brought together stakeholders from military, civil, and private sectors to forge a unified vision for future-ready healthcare facilities. The discussions focused on moving beyond conventional blueprint-based hospital planning towards environmentally conscious, technologically enabled, and contextually aligned health infrastructure. Sustainability in healthcare was acknowledged as a strategic necessity not just for environmental impact but for national preparedness, health equity and patient safety. Experts at the event outlined a framework for integrating green technologies, such as solar energy, rainwater harvesting, disaster-resilient design, and zero-emission infrastructure. Emphasis was also laid on achieving GRIHA ratings, CFEES certification, and adopting ergonomically designed, healing architecture. The two-day event held recently fostered collaboration across domains and laid the foundation for a comprehensive doctrine on sustainable hospital infrastructure, architecture, planning and equipment management.
Time of India
29-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Medical College hostel in Vadodara earns green building tag
Vadodara: A hostel building for undergraduate medical students of Medical College, Baroda, has become the first-ever green-certified building on the campus of the state-run Sir Sayajirao General (SSG) Hospital in Vadodara. The nine-storey high-rise, part of Central Gujarat's largest govt hospital complex, has received a 3-star rating under GRIHA (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment) from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. The hostel, completed in March last year, was funded by the department of health and family welfare of the Gujarat govt and constructed by the state's project implementation unit. "We voluntarily undertook this initiative to reduce emissions and make the building environmentally sustainable," said Dr Ranjan Aiyer, medical superintendent of SSG Hospital. The green building certification was carried out by N K Ojha, former registrar of MS University. "The campus also has a proposal to carry out the greenhouse gases (GHGs) emissions report, wherein the emissions will be calculated, and attempts will be made to reduce emissions and then transfer the leftover emissions to carbon handprint to convert it into a zero-emissions campus," said Ojha. As part of the green building certification, the hostel building, located on a 4,008.06 sqm site with a 14,820 sqm built-up area, underwent a water audit to ensure that the water footprint is below the standard norms. "Water consumption was reduced by 25-30% with water-efficient plumbing fixtures and a water-efficient irrigation system. Also, energy and water meters were installed to monitor the consumption of energy and water and take corrective measures if consumption is more than the design case," said Ojha. Energy-efficient lighting fixtures, electrical equipment, and enhanced daylighting will ensure that energy consumption is saved in the building. "Similarly, enhanced ventilation and cross ventilation will provide comfort to the occupants even without air-conditioners," he said. "Adoption of green procurement policy, green housekeeping chemicals, creating a barrier-free environment, providing preferred parking for physically handicapped, and increasing accessibility to basic services within walking distance were among the other measures that were taken in the process," added Ojha.
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
India's sustainable, green warehousing footprint set to quadruple by 2030: JLL India study
MUMBAI: India's green warehousing sector is on a steep growth trajectory, with certified sustainable warehouse stock projected to quadruple to 270 million sq ft by 2030 from the current 65 million sq ft in 2024, showed a JLL India study . Over the last five years, India's warehousing market has undergone a significant transformation and Grade A warehousing stock across key Indian cities has grown 2.5 times, from 88 million sq ft in 2019 to 238 million sq ft by 2024. This expansion is being driven by rising demand for modern storage and distribution infrastructure as India's economy continues to modernize and e-commerce strengthens its hold on the market. An important trend underpinning this transformation is the rise of institutional-grade warehousing space, which has tripled to 90 million sq ft by 2024 from 28 million sq ft in 2019. This growth signals increasing confidence among global investors, who are bringing higher sustainability and operational standards into India's industrial real estate sector. Out of the 90 million sq ft of institutional Grade A warehousing stock, around 72% or 65 million sq ft is already green-certified or currently progressing through various certification stages. This green-certified stock is expected to quadruple by 2030 as institutional players push forward with sustainability-led strategies, leveraging standards such as LEED, IGBC, and GRIHA. 'This green warehousing transformation is driven not only by institutional investor-backed developers but also by corporate occupiers or tenants. The Net Zero goals of most corporations are leading them to choose warehouses that are Green Certified,' said Yogesh Shevade, Head – Industrial & Logistics, India, JLL. He also highlighted that occupiers are focusing on 30%-40% savings in energy consumption over a project lifecycle, along with water savings, recycling of waste, and use of green materials. Institutional investors are playing a pivotal role in advancing this green transition, with more than 45% of the current 90 million sq ft institutional portfolio already certified under established sustainability standards, and a further 10% pre-certified and another 10% undergoing certification. Since the pandemic, institutional investment in Indian warehousing has doubled, further accelerating the shift towards green-certified assets. Looking ahead, India's warehousing market is projected to reach 885 million sq ft by 2030. Within this, the pipeline for institutional supply stands at around 260 million sq ft, representing 70% of all forecasted Grade A stock, with 80% expected to be green-compliant. Retrofitting of non-green Grade A stock and avenues of funding are key opportunities to future-proof assets in India's evolving warehousing landscape.
