Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav on Friday underscored the real estate sector’s pivotal role in building a sustainable and climate-resilient India, while addressing the Confederation of Real Estate Developer Associations of India (CREDAI) National Conclave 2025 in New Delhi. The event was graced by Union Minister for Home Affairs and Cooperation Amit Shah as the Chief Guest.
Real Estate as a Nation-Building Force
Shri Bhupender Yadav described the real estate sector as a nation-building force that shapes India’s economic growth, urban form and quality of life. As India advances towards Viksit Bharat by 2047, he said city planning and construction must prioritise inclusive, resilient and sustainable development, with environmental considerations embedded at the earliest stages of planning.
Sustainability at the Core of Urban Growth
Highlighting the sector’s significant footprint across energy use, water consumption, waste generation, air quality and urban heat, the Minister noted that real estate is central to India’s climate commitments, including the Net Zero target by 2070. Sustainability, he asserted, is no longer optional but the foundation of future-ready urbanisation.
Calling attention to the growing impacts of climate change on cities, he urged developers to adopt climate-resilient urban planning—including flood-resilient layouts, heat-adaptive materials, expanded green cover and sustainable mobility solutions.
Policy Reforms and Modern Environmental Governance
Shri Yadav outlined key reforms undertaken by the Ministry to modernise environmental governance, including:
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Strengthening environmental clearance mechanisms
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Promoting digital and technology-driven systems
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Adopting a risk-based regulatory approach
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Advancing Mission LiFE and the Green Credit Programme
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Reinforcing air and water quality frameworks in urban areas
These measures, he said, are designed to balance efficiency with accountability while accelerating sustainable outcomes.
Compliance, Innovation and Ease of Doing Business
Assuring industry stakeholders, the Minister emphasised that the Government aims to reward compliance and efficiency, while dealing firmly with violations. Ease of Doing Business, he said, cannot come at the cost of environmental safeguards—nor should environmental protection cause avoidable delays.
He encouraged the sector to lead by adopting energy-efficient designs, renewable energy integration, water-positive developments, circular construction practices and green buildings, noting that these choices add long-term value for cities, investors and citizens alike.
Partnership for Sustainable Cities
Appreciating CREDAI’s engagement, Shri Bhupender Yadav reiterated that industry bodies are partners in national development. He affirmed the Government’s commitment to sustainable urbanisation, regulatory reform and collaborative governance, to ensure India’s cities are inclusive, resilient and in harmony with nature.
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Source: PIB
