Rajasthan to promote green buildings

JAIPUR: Rajasthan government is planning to make it mandatory for buildings spread over 500 square metres to have rainwater harvesting facilities, solar panels and green cover with plants and trees for promoting the green building concept.

According to sources, the government is also planning to rope in energy consultants to convert even the existing government buildings into energy efficient ones.

���We are going to implement new building bylaws to encourage energy efficient buildings. Buildings spread over 5000 sq metres will have to set up severage treatment plant to save water. These bylaws wiil be applicable to all the municipalities of the state,��� the official said.

As per the bylaws, Group Hosuing Schemes (GHS) will be allowed on land not less than 750 sq metres. ���In Jaipur, the width of the road should be at least 18 m for group hosuing schemes. Also, developers will have to reserve 10% of the total residential units for economically weaker section,��� the official said.