Uttar Pradesh Approves Green Policy to Promote Sustainable Urban Development and Low-Carbon Buildings

Mitigation of Climate Change
June | 2025

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On June 18,2025, the Government of Uttar Pradesh approved the Green Policy proposed by the Urban Development Department. The proposed ‘Green City Monitoring System’ will provide green ratings to cities for their environmental efforts and green infrastructure. At the building level, new constructions will be required to meet green building standards, focusing on eco-friendly materials, energy-saving technologies, and green roofs.

As one of the pilot states under the Asia Low Carbon Building Transition project, Uttar Pradesh’s adoption of this policy marks a significant step toward mainstreaming sustainable urban planning. Under the project, 110 buildings in Uttar Pradesh have been identified for their potential to reduce operational and embodied carbon, through the use of BEAT tool.