If you are planning to buy property, then don’t get easily swayed by a project’s green tag. Chances are that it may not be “green” in the true sense of the word. While many high-end projects are generously using the “green building” tag to boost sales, only a handful has availed of the government incentive for eco-friendly buildings.
Last year, the state introduced a scheme where buildings with green certification were given priority for environmental clearance, which often takes over a-year-and-a-half. However, the response to the scheme has only been lukewarm. Said secretary of environment department Valsa Nair Singh, “Only five in 300 buildings are availing of the incentive at the moment.”The poor response is surprising considering that the “go green” concept is in fashion. Even Singh said she had anticipated a better response.
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