In Short : The Andhra Pradesh Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister underlined that Amaravati is being planned to become a model green capital during a summit on green infrastructure in Vijayawada. The state’s goal of energy efficiency, resilient urban expansion, and net-zero emissions by 2040 is in line with the city’s development.
Push for Green Buildings and Policy Cooperation
The Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) has established a strategic cooperation to advance sustainable and net-zero urban infrastructure. Officials are using workshops to help incorporate green building standards into all future projects.
As a flagship Net Zero structure, the future APCRDA headquarters will raise the bar for environmentally friendly governmental infrastructure.
The renowned IGBC Green Cities ‘Platinum Rating’ was previously attained by Amaravati’s master plan, making it India’s first capital city to get an award for green design. APCRDA has already registered 116 IGBC-compliant projects.

Impact of Clean Energy and Sustainable Development
Details of the Net-Zero Infrastructure Focus Area The ARPDA headquarters and additional structures that use net-zero designs. Green Guidelines IGBC green building norms are being widely used in Amaravati.
Integration of Renewable Energy encourages the usage of energy-saving devices in line with clean energy objectives. Resilience to Urban Climate Change More general climate adaptability and livability are supported by sustainable planning. Amaravati goes beyond traditional capital planning by incorporating green building techniques into its foundation, becoming a representation of India’s energy transition plan and climate-conscious urban aspirations.