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Nalanda University bags the GRIHA Council Exemplary Performance Award 2017

 Nalanda University bagged two Awards at the Valedictory function of the 9th GRIHA Summit 2017 in New Delhi on 19 th December. It received the GRIHA Council Exemplary Performance Award -2017 for Integrated Water Management category and the First Runner Up Award for Passive Architecture Design for achieving the sustainable goals and commitments towards green building development incorporated in its building plan of its upcoming sprawling 455 acre Net Zero University campus at Rajgir, Nalanda District in Bihar. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Sunaina Singh received the Award along with the team in a glittering ceremony held at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (GOI) and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) supported the GRIHA Council to host the Awards Ceremony as a grand finale to the two day 9 th GRIHA Summit 2017.

Prof. Sunaina Singh, Hon'ble Vice Chancellor – Nalanda University receiving the Exemplary Performance Award 2017

Prof. Sunaina Singh was extremely glad to receive the Awards and reiterated the commitment of the Nalanda University towards sustainable energy goals and contribute to the environment and goals of the government.

The University campus is designed with unique water and energy system to achieve the goal of SELF-SUSTAINABLE NET-ZERO CAMPUS by using indigenous, new and renewable energy sources with the integration of various innovative technologies like Desiccant Evaporative (DEVAP) cooling/heating technology, water and waste management and algae-based BIOGAS operated Sterling engine, solar PV captive power plant and Decentralized Water Harvesting Management (DeWAT) and other indigenous technology/ideas. The key sustainability features for developing a Net Zero Campus include, net zero energy, net zero water, net zero waste and net zero emission.

Read more to find Key features in Integrated Water Management System of Nalanda University Project