{"id":10860,"date":"2025-05-12T12:09:33","date_gmt":"2025-05-12T12:09:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/odishanews.com\/?p=10860"},"modified":"2025-05-12T12:13:18","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T12:13:18","slug":"igbcs2nd-edition-of-green-odisha-conclave-2025-charts-roadmap-for-a-green-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/odishanews.com\/?p=10860","title":{"rendered":"IGBC\u2019s2nd Edition of Green Odisha Conclave 2025 Charts Roadmap for A Green Future"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>IGBC\u2019s2nd Edition of Green Odisha Conclave 2025 Charts Roadmap for A Green Future<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Odisha is making advancing strides toward a sustainable built environment, with growing momentum in green building adoption across cities like Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. The state has shown a strong commitment to integrating eco-friendly practices in infrastructure development, supported by proactive government agencies like IDCO and BDA. Increasing participation in IGBC initiatives and the presence of certified green projects reflect the state\u2019s dedication to environmental stewardship. With rising awareness, collaborative efforts, and policy support, Odisha is well on its way to becoming a leading example of sustainable urban development in eastern India.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bhubaneshwar, 12 May 2025 : The CII Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), successfully hosted the 2nd Edition of the Green Odisha Conclave on Friday, 9 May 2025, at Crystal Crown, Bhubaneswar. Centered around the theme \u201cBuilding a Sustainable Future: Roadmap &amp; Sustainable Solutions for a Green Built Odisha,\u201d the conclave brought together over 200 professionals from government, industry, and academia to chart a greener, more sustainable future for the state.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The full-day event focused on integrating green building practices into Odisha\u2019s urban and rural development strategies. Leading architects, policymakers, urban planners, and technical experts shared ideas and innovations aimed at minimizing environmental impact while enhancing the quality of life through sustainable infrastructure.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The inaugural session featured key addresses from Ar. Manonjay Rath, Chairman, IGBC Bhubaneswar Chapter;Ar. Vivek Singh Rathore, Co-Chairman, IGBC Kolkata Chapter and Mr. Rakesh Bhura, Co-Chairman of IGBC Bhubaneswar Chapter. The session concluded with closing remarks byMr. Manoj Kar, Past Chairman, IGBC Bhubaneswar.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Odisha is increasingly prioritizing sustainability in its construction and urban planning efforts. With growing adoption of green building standards and active involvement from state agencies, the region is fostering environmentally conscious development. Initiatives promoting energy efficiency, eco-friendly materials, and resource conservation are helping shape a greener built environment, reinforcing Odisha\u2019s commitment to a sustainable future.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cToday, <em>while sustainability tackles the environmental concern; it is also a commitment to our communities&#8217; well-being and future. By embracing IGBC\u2019s green and net zero building practices, Odisha is paving the way for healthier, more resilient cities that honour both our heritage and our aspirations<\/em>.\u201d Ar. Manonjay Rath, Chairman, IGBC Bhubaneswar Chapter said at the Green Odisha Conclave.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A key highlight of the day was a panel discussion on <em>\u201c<\/em>Suggested Roadmap for a Green Built Odisha<em>,\u201d<\/em> moderated by Ar. Vivek Singh Rathore. The panel included senior officials and experts from Bhubaneswar Development Authority, Odisha Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (IDCO), the Works Department, IIT Bhubaneswar, and the Indian Building Congress. They discussed the adoption of green codes, incentives for green buildings, and integration of climate-responsive design in public projects.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Speaking at the conclave, Ar. Vivek Singh Rathore, Co-Chairman, IGBC Kolkata Chapter said, &#8220;<em>Odisha is at a pivotal moment in shaping its urban future, and integrating sustainability into its built environment is no longer a choice but a necessity. Through IGBC\u2019s collaboration with the government and the Indian construction industry stakeholders, we can ensure development that is both progressive and environmentally responsible<\/em>.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The technical sessions explored cutting-edge green construction solutions and showcased successful case studies. Speakers from companies such as En Simulated Solutions LLP, Saint-Gobain Glass, LuminX, ITC Limited, and Aerolam Insulation Pvt. Ltd. presented topics like energy-efficient glazing, thermal insulation, and green-certified buildings. Attendees gained insights into practical innovations being implemented in both industrial and urban settings.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The event concluded with a felicitation ceremony, followed by a vote of thanks from IGBC Bhubaneswar. The conclave served as a pivotal moment in Odisha\u2019s journey towards sustainable development, offering a collaborative platform to learn, share, and advance green building practices across the state.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IGBC\u2019s2nd Edition of Green Odisha Conclave 2025 Charts Roadmap for A Green Future Odisha is making advancing strides toward a sustainable built environment, with growing momentum in green building adoption&hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10861,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10860","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-state"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/odishanews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10860","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/odishanews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/odishanews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/odishanews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/odishanews.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=10860"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/odishanews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10860\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10864,"href":"https:\/\/odishanews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10860\/revisions\/10864"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/odishanews.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/10861"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/odishanews.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=10860"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/odishanews.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=10860"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/odishanews.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=10860"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}