Odisha Lok Bhavan has received the prestigious Platinum Green Campus recognition from the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), marking a significant achievement in the state’s efforts towards environmentally responsible governance.
Lok Bhavan secured an impressive 88 out of 100 points under the green campus assessment. The recognition acknowledges various initiatives undertaken on the premises to promote sustainability, conserve natural resources and reduce environmental impact.
Recognition For Sustainable Practices
The Platinum certification covers several key areas of environmental management at Lok Bhavan. These include renewable energy adoption, water conservation, biodiversity protection, waste management and clean mobility.
The initiatives are aimed at making the public institution more environmentally sustainable while ensuring efficient use of resources. The recognition highlights how green practices can be incorporated into the day-to-day functioning of important government establishments.
Focus On Green Governance
The achievement also reflects an approach that seeks to combine public administration with environmental responsibility. Under the principle of ‘Service and Good Governance’, Lok Bhavan has been focusing on measures that support both public service and sustainable development.
The green initiatives demonstrate the possibility of reducing the environmental footprint of public institutions while maintaining their regular administrative functions.
Governor Leads Green Transition
Under the guidance of Odisha Governor Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati, Lok Bhavan has taken several steps towards developing the premises as a green, environment-friendly and climate-responsive public institution.
The Platinum Green Campus recognition formally acknowledges these efforts and places particular emphasis on the institution’s work in renewable energy, water conservation, biodiversity, waste management and cleaner mobility.
Such measures are increasingly important as public institutions look to adopt sustainable solutions and contribute to broader environmental goals.
Governor Calls It A Proud Moment For Odisha
Reacting to the recognition, Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati described the achievement as an important milestone for Odisha.
In a social media post, he wrote, “When governance goes green, the future grows stronger… A proud moment for Odisha. A benchmark for Green Governance. A step towards a sustainable future.”
The recognition of Lok Bhavan is expected to further encourage the adoption of environmentally sustainable practices across public institutions in Odisha and strengthen the state’s focus on green governance.
