Visakhapatnam railway station receives ‘Green Railway Station Certification’ with highest Platinum rating

Visakhapatnam railway station receives ‘Green Railway Station Certification’ with highest Platinum rating

Daily Current Affairs / Visakhapatnam railway station receives ‘Green Railway Station Certification’ with highest Platinum rating

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Category : Awards Published on: January 28 2023

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Visakhapatnam railway station of East Coast Railway has been awarded the ‘Green Railway Station Certification with highest rating of Platinum' by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) for adopting green concepts thereby reducing the adverse environmental impact.
Visakhapatnam is one of the few railway stations to get this prestigious certificate. Visakhapatnam secured 82 out of 100 points in six environmental categories.
The Environment Directorate of Indian Railways, with the support of the IGBC, has developed the Green Railway Station rating system.
Visakhapatnam railway station performed well in categories such as sustainable facilities, health, hygiene, energy and water efficiency, smart green initiatives, innovation and development.

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