Lucknow: Key real estate stakeholders met here on Monday evening to draft a roadmap for boosting construction and urban development in Uttar Pradesh with a focus on sustainability. The pre-event, held to build momentum for the upcoming Rise UP conclave, centered on net-zero building practices and energy conservation across major cities including Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, Noida, and Agra.
Chief Guest Highlights Green Vision
Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh attended as chief guest and stated that Uttar Pradesh is positioning itself as an investor-friendly state with a clear vision of achieving a USD 1 trillion economy. He emphasized that green energy, conservation, and sustainable infrastructure must underpin the state’s growth strategy.
Aligning Policy, Capital, and Technology
Participants discussed aligning policy, capital, and technology to accelerate the adoption of greener construction norms and improve execution capacity. Stakeholders also highlighted the need for consistent standards and coordinated implementation among urban local bodies to scale energy-efficient buildings.
Another stakeholder, Himanshu Kushwaha, said that Rise UP aims to connect capital, technology, and policy clarity to accelerate the execution of green projects. The conclave is expected to further these discussions and drive actionable outcomes for sustainable urban development in the state.
