Telangana Launched India’s 1st ‘Cool Roof Policy 2023-2028’ for All Types of Buildings

Telangana Launched India’s 1st ‘Cool Roof Policy 2023-2028’ for All Types of Buildings

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Category : State Published on: April 07 2023

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  • Telangana launched “Telangana Cool Roof Policy 2023-2028” for all types of buildings to reduce temperatures in Hyderabad and other urban areas in Telangana. 
  • With this launch, Telangana became the India’s first state to introduce Cool Roof Policy.
  • The Telangana Cool Roof Policy 2023-2028 aims to reduce the heat island impact and heat stress in Telangana.
  • This policy encourages and promotes the usage of cool roof.
  • Telangana has set target to cover an area of 7.5 square kilometers, including 5 sq km in Hyderabad, Telangana in the first year (2023).
  • The government is set to cool roof an area of 300 sq km of area including 200 sq km in Hyderabad by 2030.
  • The government of Telangana will make it mandatory for all constructions beyond 600 square yards to factor in a cool roof at the design stage.
  • Cool roofs are one of the simplest and most cost-effective methods to combat the heat. These will help to keep the indoor air temperature lower by 2.1 to 4.3 degree Celsius compared to traditional roofs.
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