Five Bengaluru metro stations achieve IGBC platinum rating for sustainability and green practices

The recognition has been granted to Konanakunte Cross, Doddakallasandra, Vajarahalli, Talaghattapura, and Silk Institute stations on Reach-4B of Namma Metro.

Published on: Mar 31, 2025, 13:00:20 IST

By Anagha Deshpande

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The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has achieved a significant sustainability milestone, with five of its metro stations being awarded the PLATINUM Rating under the MRTS Elevated Stations category by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC).

The IGBC, a leading certification body promoting sustainable infrastructure, evaluates projects based on multiple green parameters. (PTI File)

The recognition has been granted to Konanakunte Cross, Doddakallasandra, Vajarahalli, Talaghattapura, and Silk Institute stations on Reach-4B of Namma Metro.

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The IGBC, a leading certification body promoting sustainable infrastructure, evaluates projects based on multiple green parameters, including energy efficiency, water conservation, use of renewable energy, sustainable construction materials, and enhanced indoor environmental quality.

BMRCL has adopted several eco-friendly initiatives to meet these standards, such as the installation of energy-efficient lighting and HVAC systems, the use of solar power for station operations, and the implementation of rainwater harvesting and water recycling systems. Additionally, the metro corporation has prioritized environment-friendly construction materials to minimize its carbon footprint.

This achievement aligns with BMRCL’s broader vision to integrate green building principles into the construction and operation of all metro corridors, reinforcing Bengaluru's push towards a more sustainable urban transport system.

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Anagha Deshpande
Anagha Deshpande is Deputy Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times. She is currently part of the news team. Before moving into this role, she worked with the Bengaluru desk, where she extensively covered civic issues, Karnataka politics, infrastructure, and urban governance. Over the past seven years, Anagha has worked across multiple facets of digital journalism, including reporting, editing, and video production. She briefly stepped away from journalism, only to realize that the newsroom is where she has the most fun. Her interests lie in tracking national and state politics, particularly South Indian politics, as well as social issues and public policy. She has previously worked with Deccan Herald, Mid-day, The Federal, and ThePrint, and has lived and worked in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Chennai. When she isn't chasing stories, Anagha enjoys long aimless walks, reading, hiking, discovering new teas, and, by her own admission, overthinking almost everything.Read More

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