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‘National Conference on Green Design’ in Delhi From Feb. 14–15

By Santanu Ganguly, New Delhi: ADaRSH (Association for Development and Research of Sustainable Habitats) along with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is organizing its flagship event “National Conference on Green Design” 4th edition in New Delhi on from February 14–15, 2013. Launched in 2010, NCGD has emerged as a leading platform discussing all the key issues pertaining to green urban development.

‘National Conference on Green Design’ in Delhi From Feb. 14–15
4th National Conference on Green Design
The two-day conference would be attended by over 450 professionals ranging from different disciplines, which include architecture, engineering, construction companies, financing institutes, etc. This year's conference has been designed and organized for deliberations on issues pertaining to green urban development. On the sidelines of the conference, an exhibition showcasing green building materials, technologies and upcoming green projects will also be held. Industry stakeholders and green building design consultants are expected to participate in the exhibition.

The conference will bring together eminent luminaries from the field of green buildings, including policy makers and researchers together on one platform to share their experiences and view-points on the way forward for green habitat.

On the occasion, ADaRSH will also launch a new rating system for green large area developments, called 'GRIHA LD', which would address issues pertaining to site, water and waste and energy management in large development and a Mobile application on GRIHA.

Inauguration by:


Mr.. Pranab Mukherjee
Hon’ble President of India

(Inaugural Time: 12:30 pm)

Guests of Honor:


Mr. Kamal Nath, Hon’ble Union Minister for Urban Development, Government of India
Dr. Farooq Abdullah, Hon’ble Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Government of India.

Program Schedule:


Day & Date: Thursday, February 14, 2013, 9 am onwards
Friday, February 15, 2013, 9.30 am onwards

Venue: Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Center, Lodhi Road, New Delhi



14 February 2013
Agenda
0900 – 0930 hrs
Registration
0930 – 1000 hrs
Introductory Session
Opening of exhibition on green building materials and products by
Shri R P Watal*, Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India

1000 – 1030 hrs
Seating in Stein Auditorium
1030 – 1035 hrs
Welcome address by Ms. Mili Majumdar, Secretary cum Treasurer, ADaRSH and Director, Sustainable Habitat Division, TERI
1035 – 1130 hrs
Special address by Shri R P Watal*, Secretary Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India
·         Award of plaques to SVA GRIHA rated projects
·         Award of exemplary performance to projects
Keynote address by Dr. R K Pachauri, President, ADaRSH & Director General, TERI
1130 – 1230 hrs
GRIHA – A game changer in implementing green guidelines
Background presentation:
-          Ms. Priyanka Kochhar, Programme Manager, ADaRSH
Moderator:
-          Mr. Manit Rastogi, Managing Partner, Morphogenesis,
Speakers:
-          Ms. Mili Majumdar, Secretary cum Treasurer, ADaRSH and Director, Sustainable Habitat Division, TERI
-          Mr Atul Goel, Managing Director, Goel Ganga Group
-          Ms. Poorva Keskar, Trustee, Sustainability Initiatives
-          Ms. Swati Puchalapalli Reddy, Environmental Building Consultants, Terra Viridis
1230 – 1330 hrs
Inaugural Session
-          Welcome address by Dr. R K Pachauri
President, ADaRSH and Director General, TERI
-          Special address by Guest of Honour, Dr. Farooq Abdullah
Hon’ble Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Government of India
-          Special address by Guest of Honour, Shri Kamal Nath
Hon’ble Union Minister for Urban Development, Government of India
-          Annual Launch & Presentation of GRIHA awards
-          Inaugural address by Chief Guest, Shri Pranab Mukherjee
Hon’ble President, Government of India
-          Vote of thanks by Ms. Mili Majumdar
                               Secretary cum Treasurer, ADaRSH and Director, Sustainable Habitat Division, TERI
1330 – 1415 hrs
Lunch Break and visit to exhibition

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