Indian Green Building Council

Nov. 4, 2024

Recently, the Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister announced that the upcoming Durgesh Aranya Zoological Park will become India’s first zoo to earn certification from the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) for sustainable and eco-friendly infrastructure.

About Indian Green Building Council:

  • It is part of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) which was formed in the year 2001.
  • It is India's Premier certification body.
  • The council offers a wide array of services which include developing new green building rating programmes, certification services and green building training programmes.
  • The council also organises the Green Building Congress, its annual flagship event on green buildings.
  • It is also among the 5 countries that are on the board of the World Green Building Council discussing global issues at COP and similar global platforms.
  • The rating is based on six environmental categories which include sustainable station facility, health, hygiene and sanitation, energy efficiency, water efficiency, smart and green initiatives and innovation and development.
  • Headquarter: Hyderabad. 

Key facts about Durgesh Aranya Zoological Park

  • It is located in the Bankhandi area of Kangra’s Dehra assembly constituency of Himachal Pradesh.
  • The Central Zoo Authority (CZA) has approved 34 enclosures within the park’s Van Vaibhav Path and Biodiversity Court, which will house 73 animal species, including the Asiatic lion, hog deer, crocodile, monitor lizard, gharial, and various birds. 
  • The project aligns with the state government’s focus on promoting eco-tourism and sustainable development, reinforcing Kangra’s status as the “Tourism Capital” of Himachal Pradesh.