IGBC Green Summit Highlights Sustainable Urban Growth

05 Jun 2026 CW Team

The CII Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) Chandigarh Chapter recently hosted its Green BuildTech Summit at the CII Northern Headquarters, focusing on “High-Performance Buildings & Sustainable Urban Growth.” The event convened policymakers, urban planners, developers, architects, and sustainability experts to discuss the role of sustainable infrastructure in India’s low-carbon transition.

Dr. Amarpal Singh, IAS (Retd.), highlighted the importance of integrating sustainability into design and urban development, stressing that green building is a philosophy of responsible living. Rakesh Kumar Goyal, Chairperson, RERA Punjab, noted that energy-efficient and environmentally responsible projects are becoming key drivers of real estate value and stakeholder confidence.

Jagjit Singh Majha, Chairman, IGBC Chandigarh Chapter, underscored the need for high-performance buildings to optimise resources and enhance resilience, citing 1,700+ green projects across Chandigarh, Haryana, and Punjab, including 23 net-zero initiatives.

Panel discussions covered urban growth alignment, scalable high-performance solutions, low-carbon construction, and policy and financing frameworks to accelerate sustainable building adoption. Experts shared insights on integrated design, net-zero roadmaps, water-efficient infrastructure, and energy-conscious materials.

The summit concluded with a call for collaboration among government, industry, financial institutions, and urban planners to strengthen the Tricity region as a model for climate-responsive, future-ready development.

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