What is the name of national rating system for green buildings in India?

The correct answer is GRIHA.

Key Points

• GRIHA stands for Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment.
• It is the national rating system for green buildings in India, endorsed by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).
• GRIHA was developed by TERI (The Energy and Resources Institute) and is aimed at achieving sustainable building design.
• The rating system evaluates the environmental performance of a building over its entire life cycle.
• GRIHA is designed to minimize the resource consumption, reduce waste generation, and overall ecological impact of new constructions.

Additional Information

• LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
  • A globally recognized green building certification system developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
  • It provides a framework for healthy, efficient, and cost-saving green buildings.
  • LEED certification is available for all building types including new construction, core & shell, schools, and retail.
  • Points are awarded based on the environmental and sustainability performance of the building.
• IGBC (Indian Green Building Council)
  • Part of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) that works to enable a sustainable built environment for all.
  • Promotes the development of green buildings and services in India.
  • Provides a wide range of services including IGBC Green Ratings, Green Building Certification, and training programs.
• EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies)
  • An innovation of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group.
  • Helps to determine the most cost-effective options for designing green buildings within a local climate context.
  • Focuses on achieving resource efficiency in energy, water, and materials.
• BEE (Bureau of Energy Efficiency)
  • An agency under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, established in 2002.
  • Promotes energy efficiency and conservation across various sectors in India.
  • Introduces various programs and policies to improve energy efficiency in buildings, appliances, and industries.
  • Certifies energy-efficient buildings and products through its star rating system.