Question
Consider the following statement about “NEST
initiative”. 1. Recently, Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) launched a rating and certification initiative called ‘Nest’. 2. It aims to promote eco-friendly constructions in the domestic housing sector. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Solution
The Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) has introduced a new initiative named 'Nest' aimed at rating and certifying construction projects. This initiative is designed to encourage sustainable and environmentally friendly practices in the residential housing sector. By promoting the adoption of green building features, it seeks to significantly reduce electricity consumption, water usage, and contribute to the creation of healthier living spaces for individual homeowners and the residential sector as a whole.
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