Urban development minister released the model building bye-laws 2016, which aim to boost ease of doing business in the construction sector.

Doubling renewables in the global energy mix by 2030 is not only feasible, but cheaper than not doing so. Economic savings would far exceed the costs. It would create more jobs, boost economic growth and save millions of lives annually through reduced air pollution.

A recurring violation is the commencement of construction without environmental clearance

New research by the law firm Baker & McKenzie has highlighted which countries are leading on green building around the world. The report, the Global Sustainable Buildings Index, examined 25 countries across Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and the Americas on their sustainable policies, schemes, trends and practices.

The government will soon come out with a policy with regard to environmental safeguards for building and construction projects, government told the Lok Sabha today.

Chandigarh may soon make solar rooftop plants mandatory for all houses and buildings occupying plots larger than 100 square yards in a first of its kind clean energy drive in the country.

Builders Pay No Tax For 300 Sq Ft Flats In Metros, 600 Sq Ft In Non-Metros

The State government on Wednesday issued guidelines for payment of Environment Impact Fee of Rs 3 per sft for buildings above 10,000 square feet of built-up area.

Gurgaon: Concerned about increasing air pollution caused by construction dust, the Environment Pollution Control Authority (EPCA) has asked pollution control boards and civic authorities in NCR to

NEW DELHI: Green building industry will grow by 20 per cent in India in the next three years, mainly on account of environmental regulation and rising demand, a report said.

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