Andhra CM Naidu Ianugurates Landmark IGBC Net Zero Project Office at Amravati

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu inaugurates the Landmark IGBC Net Zero Project Office in Amaravati

Amaravati, October 14, 2025: CII’s Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) marked a momentous occasion as Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority’s (APCRDA) new Project Office in Amaravati on October 13, 2025. The inauguration was graced by Union Minister of State for Communications & Rural Development Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, Andhra Pradesh Minister of Municipal Administration and Urban Development Ponguru Narayana, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh; Andhra Pradesh Principal Secretary for Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MA & UD) S. Suresh Kumar, IGBC National Vice-Chairman C Shekar Reddy, Chairman, IGBC Amaravati Chapter, Vijay Sai Meka and and the Core committee IGBC Amaravati chapter: Kiran Parachuri, Dr Saandeepani and IGBC Senior Counsellor Sundeep V.

Speaking at the inauguration, CM Naidu said, “The IGBC certification awarded to APCRDA is a proud milestone in our journey towards building a sustainable, world-class capital region. This recognition reflects our commitment to integrating green principles into urban planning, infrastructure development, and every facet of citizen life. Andhra Pradesh continues to lead by example in creating smart, resilient, and environmentally responsible cities for the future.”

The newly inaugurated APCRDA Project Office has become India’s first government project to earn the IGBC Net Zero Energy Rating – Design Stage, and the first government building in Amaravati to achieve this distinction. With an EPI of 0.85 (≈17,08,980 kWh/year)—about 15 per cent better than the ECBC 2017 baseline—the office features energy-efficient lighting, high-performance HVAC systems, and 100 per cent renewable energy compliance through a 540 kWp rooftop solar PV system and Green Tariff energy procurement.

This achievement has been possible under the visionary leadership of APCRDA Commissioner K. Kanna Babu, and the strategic guidance of Additional Commissioner A. Bhargav Teja who have championed the integration of sustainability in all major projects. The technical innovation and design excellence coordination by Sandeep Dixit, Chief Architect & Design Coordinator, ensured that the project met the highest standards of green building design and performance.

Speaking on the occasion, IGBC National Vice-Chairman C Shekar Reddy said, “The inauguration of the APCRDA Project Office in Amaravati, the first government building in the region to achieve IGBC Net Zero Energy Design Certification, demonstrates Andhra Pradesh’s vision and determination to champion sustainability and climate-responsive development. The collaborative efforts between APCRDA and IGBC set a benchmark for government infrastructure, and I am confident that Amaravati will continue to inspire other cities to adopt similarly ambitious standards for green and resilient growth.”