GRIHA Exemplary Performance Award 2022: A top national level Green Building Award, the GRIHA Exemplary Performance Award 2022, has been won by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). UIDAI HQ has been declared a winner among the existing highest rated building category. UIDAI believes and promotes the idea of recycle and reuse to reduce carbon footprint. It has been harnessing solar power to meet a portion of its energy consumption. It is recycling and reusing water and has been adhering to sustainable waste management practices.
Key points:
- The UIDAI HQ building was named the runner-up in 2021.The constant endeavor and the award is a clear recognition of how authorities and staff at UIDAI have been constantly working to stay environmentally-conscious, and contributing to the net zero target of the country.
- The eco-friendliness of the building also provides the personnel with a comfortable working environment. On average, 25% to 30% of the water it uses each day is recycled water. Similarly, the UIDAI HQ building is also recharging ground water 3590 KL per year, on an average.
About the GRIHA:
GRIHA (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment) is a national rating system for green buildings in India. The nominations for this award were invited in the month of October 2022 from GRIHA rated buildings across the country. UIDAI HQ building participated in the said competition in which 100 point rating system was considered across 34 criteria.
