Kandla gets IGBC Green Cities Platinum Rating, becomes first green SEZ

New Delhi: Kandla SEZ (KASEZ) was awarded IGBC Platinum Rating today. KASEZ is the First Green SEZ to achieve the IGBC Green Cities Platinum Rating for Existing Cities.

The plaque was presented to the KASEZ team consisting of Satyadeep Mahapatra, Joint Development Commissioner, and Chandan Singh, Appraiser in the presence of senior officials of the Department of Commerce and DGFT.

The efforts of the KASEZ team were applauded especially noting the fact that this was accomplished in the Bhuj region where water conservation and afforestation are critical interventions. This was a major achievement and is part of activities envisaged under the commitment of the Government to the Green SEZs Mission as part of celebrations marking India@75 – Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav.  It may be noted that Government of India working towards ensuring environmentally sustainable development through a series of measures and efforts that encompass many Ministries.