The Assam public works department has taken up a green-building concept in Assam, with New Delhi-based TERI (The Energy and Resources Institute as its consultant. The Assam state government recently signed a memorandum with TERI, which has agreed to provide green-building consultancy after collaborating with architects, and advice on energy simulation. Dispur’s agreement with the institute took place under GRIHA (Green Rating Integrated Habitat Assessment), the country’s national rating system for green buildings. The agreement focuses on the use of sustainable building material. Chief minister Tarun Gogoi had emphasised the need to ensure easy availability of cost-effective material to replace the conventional ones at GRIHA Summit 2014 in New Delhi in January 2014.

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