GRIHA Council

GRIHA Council GRIHA(Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment)- India's national rating system for Green Buildings.

GRIHA Council, is mandated to promote development of buildings and habitats in India through GRIHA. GRIHA Council an independent platform for the interaction on scientific and administrative issues related to sustainable habitats in the Indian subcontinent. It was founded by TERI (The Energy and Resources Institute, New Delhi) with support from MNRE (Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Governmen

t of India) along with a handful of experts in the sustainability of built environment from across the country.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on 23 March 2026 between Delhi Technological University (DTU) and GRIHA C...
23/03/2026

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on 23 March 2026 between Delhi Technological University (DTU) and GRIHA Council to disseminate knowledge and promote awareness of green building practices and GRIHA rating variants among students.

The MoU was signed by Mr. Binod Doley, Registrar, DTU, and Ms. Shabnam Bassi, Deputy CEO & Secretary, GRIHA Council on behalf of their respective organizations, in the guiding presence of Prof. Prateek Sharma, Hon'ble Vice Chancellor, Delhi Technological University and Mr. Sanjay Seth, Vice President & CEO, GRIHA Council.

The collaboration also aims to facilitate academic and professional engagement through participation in each other’s programmes and events, fostering knowledge exchange and capacity building in the field of sustainable built environment. Through structured curricula development, the aim is to co-create coursework that advances sustainability education among young graduate students, with specialised modules, studios and live projects.

We are looking to hire professionals for the following positions across our offices:New Delhi & Bengaluru:- Manager - D...
19/03/2026



We are looking to hire professionals for the following positions across our offices:

New Delhi & Bengaluru:
- Manager
- Deputy Manager

Guwahati, Mumbai, Hyderabad & Gujarat:
- Deputy Manager
- Senior Project Officer
- Project Officer
- Assistant Project Officer

Please read through the job post, and if the role aligns with your experience and interests:
- Send your resume to [email protected]
- With the subject line: “Application to the post of in _”

Please DM for any queries.

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We are looking to hire professionals for the following positions across our offices:New Delhi & Bengaluru:- Manager - D...
19/03/2026



We are looking to hire professionals for the following positions across our offices:

New Delhi & Bengaluru:
- Manager
- Deputy Manager

Guwahati, Mumbai, Hyderabad & Gujrat:
- Deputy Manager
- Senior Project Officer
- Project Officer
- Assistant Project Officer

Please read through the job post, and if the role aligns with your experience and interests:
- Send your resume to [email protected]
- With the subject line: “Application to the post of in _”

Please DM for any queries.


Ar. Ankit Bhalla, Manager, GRIHA Council, delivered a presentation on “GRIHA Council’s Contribution to India’s Green Bui...
13/03/2026

Ar. Ankit Bhalla, Manager, GRIHA Council, delivered a presentation on “GRIHA Council’s Contribution to India’s Green Building Movement” at the 25th edition of Acrex India 2026 held on 12th March 2026 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai.

During the session, he highlighted GRIHA’s efforts in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and advancing India’s national Net Zero targets. The presentation also showcased examples of successful green building projects, illustrating GRIHA’s role in promoting sustainable development across the built environment.



We are looking to hire professionals for the position of Content Developer at our headquarters in New Delhi.Please read...
09/03/2026



We are looking to hire professionals for the position of Content Developer at our headquarters in New Delhi.

Please read through the job post, and if the role aligns with your experience and interests:
- Send your resume to [email protected] and [email protected]
- With the subject line:
“Application for the Post of Content Developer_".

Ar. Ankit Bhalla, Manager, GRIHA Council, as a panellist at the MIR Net Zero Summit 2026, hosted by MIR Group in Mangalo...
25/02/2026

Ar. Ankit Bhalla, Manager, GRIHA Council, as a panellist at the MIR Net Zero Summit 2026, hosted by MIR Group in Mangalore, India, on 20 February 2026. He was part of the plenary session titled 'From Rome to New Delhi: Mobilizing Global Green Capital for India’s Net Zero Economy.'

The session explored the urgent need to mobilize large-scale green capital to support India’s Net Zero transition. The discussion focused on bridging the gap between global investors and Indian infrastructure, emphasizing that without adequate and timely capital flows, sustainability will remain an aspiration rather than a tangible outcome.

During the session, Mr. Bhalla highlighted that GRIHA offers a comprehensive and performance-driven assessment framework, enabling investors to evaluate projects against clear and measurable benchmarks. Through third-party verification, lifecycle-based assessment, and transparent documentation of environmental performance, GRIHA helps differentiate authentic sustainability initiatives from unsubstantiated claims, thereby mitigating greenwashing risks and reinforcing investor confidence.

“The built environment is the meeting point of our risks and our remedies. If we get buildings and infrastructure right,...
20/02/2026

“The built environment is the meeting point of our risks and our remedies. If we get buildings and infrastructure right, we reduce exposure, cut emissions, save water, and make daily life safer and more dignified.”, stated Smt. Mini Antony (IAS Retd.), Additional Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB) during her Inaugural Address at the GRIHA Regional Conclave, , Kerala, held on 20 February 2026.

She further emphasized, "This is where GRIHA Council matters, as it gives planners, designers, and owners a common yardstick that is rooted in Indian codes and conditions. Kerala needs this yardstick because our room for error is small."

The Conclave is supported by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and TERI - The Energy and Resources Institute.

The Knowledge Partners for the event are Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB) and Energy Management Centre Kerala (EMC).


The Inaugural Session of the GRIHA Regional Conclave in , Kerala on 20 February 2026, centred around the overarching th...
20/02/2026

The Inaugural Session of the GRIHA Regional Conclave in , Kerala on 20 February 2026, centred around the overarching theme of the year ‘Innovate to Act for a Climate-Resilient World’, commenced with the auspicious lighting of the lamp by our eminent dignitaries:
- Smt. Mini Antony (IAS Retd.), Additional Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB)
- Shri. Sanjay Seth, Vice President & CEO, GRIHA Council & Senior Director, Sustainable Infrastructure Programme, TERI
- Dr. Harikumar Ramadas, Director, Energy Management Centre Kerala – Kerala, Government of Kerala

- Smt. Shabnam Bassi, Deputy CEO & Secretary, GRIHA Council & Director, Sustainable Buildings Division, TERI.

The Conclave is supported by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and TERI - The Energy and Resources Institute.

The Knowledge Partners for the event are Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB) and Energy Management Centre Kerala (EMC).

As we commence the GRIHA Regional Conclave in , Kerala on 20 February 2026, centred around the overarching theme of the...
20/02/2026

As we commence the GRIHA Regional Conclave in , Kerala on 20 February 2026, centred around the overarching theme of the year ‘Innovate to Act for a Climate-Resilient World’, with a fireside chat titled ‘From Home to Horizon: Women Empowering Kerala’s Climate Resilience Journey’.

The chat was moderated by Smt. Shabnam Bassi, Deputy CEO & Secretary, GRIHA Council & Director, Sustainable Buildings Division, TERI - The Energy and Resources Institute.

Thanking the esteemed panellists of the session:
- Dr. Deepa Rani Rangaswamy PhD., Associate Professor, Department of Architecture and Planning, College of Engineering Trivandrum (CET)
- Smt. Ashiqua Sulthana, South Zonal Chair- Women in ISHRAE, ISHRAE TRIVANDRUM CHAPTER

The Conclave is supported by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and TERI - The Energy and Resources Institute.

The Knowledge Partners for the event are Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB) and Energy Management Centre Kerala (EMC).

20/02/2026

A one-day ‘Hands-On Workshop on Sustainable Construction Practices’ was successfully conducted on Thursday, 19 February 2026, at the Laurie Baker Centre for Habitat Studies campus in Thiruvananthapuram. The workshop was organised as a prelude to the upcoming GRIHA Regional Conclave scheduled to be held in Thiruvananthapuram on 20 February 2026.

The workshop offered hands-on exposure to:
- alternative building technologies through live demonstrations and active participant engagement.
- construction of bamboo wattle-and-daub walls, showcasing traditional yet efficient walling techniques.
- fabrication of bamboo beams, demonstrating structural applications of bamboo.
- preparation of bamboo slabs with mud screeding, illustrating sustainable flooring solutions.
- use of renewable materials and vernacular methods, emphasising environmentally responsible and context-sensitive built forms.

The Conclave is supported by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and TERI - The Energy and Resources Institute.

The Knowledge Partners for the event are Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB) and Energy Management Centre Kerala (EMC).

At the GRIHA Regional Conclave, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, a round table session - ‘Bridging Partnerships, Policy, and ...
19/02/2026

At the GRIHA Regional Conclave, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, a round table session - ‘Bridging Partnerships, Policy, and Practice for a Resilient Kerala’ will explore how collaborative frameworks between government, industry, and civil society can translate policy intent into actionable, climate-responsive practices on the ground.

Join us in welcoming the esteemed panellists of the session.

We are honoured to have Shri Suneel Pamidi, IFS, Director, Directorate of Environment and Climate Change (DoECC), deliver the Special Address, followed by Special Remarks from Dr. Ar. G. Shankar, Padma Shri Awardee and Founder & Chairman of Habitat Technology Group.

The session will be chaired by Shri. Sanjay Seth, Vice President & CEO, GRIHA Council & Senior Director, Sustainable Infrastructure Programme, TERI, New Delhi and co-chaired by Smt. Shabnam Bassi, Deputy Chief Executive Officer & Secretary, GRIHA Council & Director, Sustainable Buildings Division, TERI, New Delhi.

On-the-spot registration will be available for GRIHA Regional Conclave on 20 February 2026, centered on this year’s overarching theme, “Innovate to Act for a Climate Resilient World.”
Venue: Hyatt Regency, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

The Conclave is supported by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and TERI - The Energy and Resources Institute.

The Knowledge Partners for the event are Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB) and Energy Management Centre Kerala (EMC).

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GRIHA Council, Core 1B, 3rd FloorIndia Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road
Delhi
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Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
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