The government has exempted builders from obtaining prior green nod for construction of universities, school, college and hostel facilities provided they follow sustainable environment practises.
Links:
[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/news/govt-exempts-educational-institutes-prior-green-nod
[2] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/newspaper/business-standard-new-delhi
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/thesaurus/environment-clearance-ec
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/construction-industry
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/fly-ash
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/environment-management
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/waste-management
[8] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/buildings
[9] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/environment-education
[10] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/environment