Assocham to host first realty & sustainability confluence and awards

In a first-of-its-kind initiative with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, industry body Assocham has announced the first Realty and Sustainability Confluence and Awards 2020, “to celebrate and recognise the contribution of this sector towards Indian economy.”

The seven-day mega platform, from November 27 December 3, will also focus on some of the key issues that the sector has been facing, said a press release issued by Assocham.

It will provide a global platform to stakeholders, policymakers and industry leaders to deliberate on various important matters pertaining to the growth and sustainability of the real estate sector, added the release.

Various organisations like GEM Assocham, Naredco, CBRE and Hiranandani Group have joined hands for this initiative.

Deepak Sood, Secretary General, Assocham, said, “It is important for the stakeholders to come on a platform like this to push forward the growth of this sector. I strongly believe this sector has the potential to produce a lot of jobs and provide necessary impetus to our economy.”

Pankaj R Dharkar, Chairman, Assocham GEM Green Building Council, added “We are excited for Realty & Sustainability Confluence & Awards 2020 that aims to be a global platform for acknowledging success, recognising contributions, appreciating efforts and celebrating growth of the contributors as the real estate and green building industry widely remains a major contributor to the economic development of any nation worldwide.”

The awards have been instituted by Assocham under the leadership of Niranjan Hiranandani, President, Assocham and Naredco, and CMD, Hiranandani Group, to celebrate the achievements of real estate companies and professionals that have contributed immensely towards the growth of real estate and green building industry across the country.

The categories of the Awards include Real Estate Companies, Property Consultants, International Property Consultants (IPC), Finance, Industry Leaders, Interior Designers, Architects, Prop Tech, and its allied industry.