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Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
The Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) organised the ‘Green Marathwada Conclave 2026’ on March 27, highlighting green buildings, energy efficiency and carbon reduction under the theme “Marathwada 2030: Pathway to Green and Resource-Efficient Development.” Discussions centred on sustainable urbanisation, climate resilience and green infrastructure.
OBC Welfare Minister Atul Save, inaugurating the event, said Maharashtra is emerging as a leader in green buildings due to progressive policies. He stressed that sustainability and economic growth must progress together, with expansion of rooftop solar, water efficiency and low-carbon infrastructure being crucial for Marathwada. The state has 4,208 registered green projects spanning 4.78 billion sq ft, of which 1,425 are certified. Commercial and residential segments dominate, while net-zero and transport projects are growing rapidly. Marathwada accounts for 121 registered projects (60 certified), including 82 commercial and 34 residential. In Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, 50 projects are registered and 25 certified, with rising investments, housing demand and industrial expansion driving its emergence as a Tier-2 growth hub. IGBC Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Chapter president Architect Hares Siddiqui said policy backing and industry participation are enabling steady progress, adding that IGBC will work with stakeholders to accelerate net-zero adoption in the region.