In Short : V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority in Tuticorin has become the first Indian major port to receive the Indian Green Building Council’s Platinum Rating for sustainable, eco-friendly buildings. The Administration Building now runs on 100% renewable energy with advanced water, air quality, and energy-efficient systems. Additionally, multiple port buildings have earned Bureau of Energy […]
IWDC 3.0 Approves Over ₹1,500 Crore Projects to Drive Green Mobility, Cargo Movement & River Tourism on India’s Inland Waterways – EQ
In Short : At the third Inland Waterways Development Council (IWDC 3.0) meeting in Kochi, chaired by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, the government approved projects worth over ₹1,500 crore to accelerate green mobility, strengthen cargo transport logistics, and expand river tourism on India’s inland waterways. Key initiatives include new terminals, hybrid vessels, cruise jetties, and […]