The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has created the 'GreenBlueYellow Roof' (GBY Roof) incentive programme, aimed at motivating owners of independent properties, such as townhouses, bungalows or rental homes, to adopt green practices. Insiders suggest the proposed plan will be discussed at the next standing committee meeting scheduled for December 7.
According to sources, the initiative aims to enable homeowners to save water by harvesting rainwater, harness green energy by installing solar panels on rooftops and reduce the need for air conditioning by creating terraced gardens. to enrich interior spaces and cool naturally in summer.
However, it has been revealed that installation of solar energy systems and construction of underground tanks for rainwater harvesting are mandatory under the state government's General Development Control Regulation (GDCR) guidelines. These facilities are expected to be integrated into independent housing development plans. Surprisingly, the AMC has been inactive in enforcing this rule as indicated by sources.
Sources suggest that the main objective of this plan is to encourage owners of older homes to take energy-saving measures and implement sustainable resources.
849
0
43639
87299
31619
63299
6094
10359
8989
17080
3778
7556
17582
35164
199
370
14609
29199
22279
44599
105840
115000
33143
66286
35932
0
1909
3799
31739
63499
2655
7034
1999
3500