Bhubaneswar: Odisha Lok Bhavan has received the Platinum Green Campus recognition from the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), scoring an impressive 88 out of 100 points.
The certification recognises the steps taken at Lok Bhavan towards adopting environmentally sustainable practices. The assessment covers key areas of environmental management, including use of renewable energy, water conservation, protection of biodiversity, waste management and clean mobility.
The recognition comes as Lok Bhavan continues to focus on measures aimed at making the premises more environment-friendly, covering both resource conservation and adoption of cleaner practices within the public institution.
Sharing the achievement on X, Governor Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati said, “When governance goes green, the future grows stronger. Lok Bhavan, Odisha has achieved the IGBC Green Campus Rating – Platinum, with an exceptional 88/100, reflecting our commitment to responsible governance, efficient use of resources and a greener tomorrow.”
“Inspired by the visionary leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji and his vision of a clean, sustainable and Viksit Bharat, Lok Bhavan continues to turn the spirit of green development into meaningful action. A proud moment for Odisha. A benchmark for Green Governance. A step towards a sustainable future,” the Governor added.
Key Achievements:
- India’s first Lok Bhavan to be certified green and Platinum.
- First ever Platinum Rated campus under the revised and stringent IGBC Green Campus v1 rating system (launched July 2024)
- One of the highest rated green campuses in the country.
- First Lok Bhavan in the country to adopt an all-electric official carcade
- IGBC Platinum Green Campus Certification with a score of 88/100.
- More than 80% green cover across the campus.
- 2,374 trees and 72 tree species documented.
- More than 35% reduction in water use.
- Comprehensive rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge system.
- 635 kWp installed solar power capacity. Reaching milestone to Net Zero Campus
- Energy Performance Index of 50.57 kWh/m²/year.
- 100% treatment and reuse of organic waste.
- 100% diversion of dry waste from landfill.
- Electric vehicle-based internal mobility and EV charging infrastructure.
