• Indore has emerged as a leading example of sustainable urban development in India by becoming the first city in Madhya Pradesh, and one of only three cities in the country, to receive the prestigious CII Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) Green City Platinum Certification.
• This honour recognises the city’s excellence in environmental management and green urban planning.
• The IGBC Green City Certification, developed by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), is a comprehensive evaluation system that assesses cities across various sustainability parameters.
• These include water and energy conservation, solid waste management, green cover expansion, e-governance, and effective policy frameworks.
• The aim of the certification is to encourage sustainable living and promote eco-friendly urban growth across India.
• Indore underwent a rigorous six-month evaluation process conducted by IGBC experts.
• The city presented extensive data covering more than a dozen sustainability parameters. The assessment focused on Indore’s master planning, resource management, innovative governance, and initiatives in areas such as cleanliness, air quality, and liveability.
• This comprehensive review ensured that only cities demonstrating the highest commitment to sustainability could attain the Platinum rating.