Maharashtra to reward green buildings

Our Bureau
Mumbai, Feb. 16
From April 1, Maharashtra Government is planning to introduce an amendment in Development Control rules, which will help in adhering to the norms of eco-friendly housing projects in the State, said the Chief Minister, Mr Ashok Chavan, at an industry function on Tuesday.
The government is also planning to offer free FSI to housing projects who will manage to get Zero Energy Certification, he said.
“The need of the hour is to take note of the climate changes recorded, which unfortunately is not encouraging. Hence, the State Government is inclined to introduce legal provisions by April 1 for stricter adherence to eco-friendly projects, more so in the housing sector. At the same time, we also intend to incentivise such initiatives. The incentives will not only be offered to upcoming projects, but also to constructed buildings that initiate eco-housing,” Mr Chavan added.
He said that the Maharashtra Government will soon sign a memorandum of understanding with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) which will guide the State in conservation of water, electricity, solid waste management and keeping the right balance of industrial growth and environment. Source: Hindu Business Line