The Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) hosted the Green Marathwada Conclave 2026 in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, bringing together policymakers, urban leaders, industry stakeholders, and sustainability experts to deliberate on the theme “Marathwada 2030: A Pathway to a Greener Growth & Resource-Efficient Development.” The event highlighted the region’s growing focus on sustainable urbanization, climate resilience, and green infrastructure.
The conclave was inaugurated by Atul Save, Minister of Renewable Energy, Government of Maharashtra, along with key industry representatives including Natasha Zarine, Co-founder of EcoSattva Environmental Solutions, Navin Bagadiya, Immediate Past Chairman of IGBC Aurangabad Chapter, and Ar. Hares Siddqui, Chairman of IGBC Aurangabad Chapter.
In his address, Atul Save emphasized Maharashtra’s emergence as a frontrunner in sustainable development, driven by progressive policies and increasing industry participation. He noted that the state’s green building movement is contributing to environmental conservation while enhancing economic competitiveness and quality of life. He also highlighted the importance of scaling renewable energy integration, water efficiency, and low-carbon infrastructure, particularly in emerging regions such as Marathwada.
The conclave underscored Maharashtra’s leadership in India’s green building sector, with 4,208 IGBC-registered projects covering 4.78 billion sq. ft., of which 1,425 projects have been certified. Commercial projects lead the segment, followed by residential developments, while industrial, logistics, transit infrastructure, built environment, and net-zero projects are gaining momentum across sectors.
At a regional level, Marathwada has emerged as a key growth hub, with 121 registered green building projects spanning over 100 million sq. ft., including 60 certified developments. The Aurangabad division has also shown steady progress, with 50 registered projects covering 15.78 million sq. ft., reflecting increasing investor confidence and urban expansion in the region.
Ar. Hares Siddqui stated that Marathwada is steadily transitioning toward a structured green growth pathway, supported by policy support, rising awareness, and active industry participation. He added that IGBC will continue to collaborate with government bodies and developers to accelerate the adoption of green building and net-zero concepts.
The conclave featured technical sessions focusing on green buildings, low-carbon industrial infrastructure, and sustainable construction practices. Discussions covered key areas such as water conservation, energy efficiency, waste management, and the role of startups and indigenous technologies in driving scalable sustainability solutions.
Experts also highlighted the economic implications of delayed sustainability adoption, particularly in the logistics and warehousing sectors. Avoidable inefficiency costs were estimated between ₹10–₹30 crore annually under conventional operations, rising to ₹30–₹60 crore for high-intensity logistics parks. Over a 10–15 year lifecycle, this could result in value erosion of ₹150–₹500 crore. In contrast, green-certified assets are increasingly attracting market premiums, including rental uplifts of 12–24% and faster leasing cycles.
A panel discussion on shaping Marathwada’s net-zero future brought together industry leaders from architecture, real estate, HVAC, and industrial sectors to explore renewable energy integration, sustainable building practices, and policy support mechanisms. The session emphasized the need for cross-sector collaboration to enable scalable and practical low-carbon solutions.
The conclave concluded by highlighting the critical role of urban local bodies in integrating sustainability into city planning and infrastructure development. It noted that as Maharashtra continues to attract investments, aligning urban growth with environmental responsibility will be essential, with cities like Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar positioned to emerge as sustainable and resilient investment destinations.
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