NCRTC has been awarded the Platinum Rating by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) for the Anand Vihar Namo Bharat (Underground) Station. Platinum is the highest rating under the IGBC Green Certification and recognizes the station’s strong commitment to sustainability.

This achievement reflects NCRTC’s ongoing efforts to adopt environmentally friendly practices across the Namo Bharat project. All major project establishments including stations, depots, Receiving Substations (RSS), and other facilities have been registered with IGBC, in line with NCRTC’s vision of promoting sustainable urban transport.

This certification was based on six environmental categories as defined by the IGBC Green Mass Rapid Transit System Rating, which include Site Selection & Planning, Water Efficiency, Energy Efficiency, Material Conservation, Indoor Environment & Comfort, and Innovation in Design & Construction. NCRTC has successfully addressed each of these areas, which contributed to Anand Vihar Station achieving the Platinum Rating.

Since inception, sustainability has been incorporated at every stage of the project. The station features low-carbon construction methods, energy-efficient systems, well-ventilated interiors, and rainwater harvesting. Landscaping under the Namo Bharat viaduct further helps reduce the overall carbon footprint during both construction and operations.

NCRTC aims to meet around 70% of its total energy needs from renewable sources. Under its solar policy, it is targeting to generate 15 MW peak in-house solar power on rooftops of stations, depots, and other buildings, with 4.7 MW already operational. Efforts are also underway to increase the share of renewable energy used for traction.

The IGBC Platinum Rating for Anand Vihar Station highlights NCRTC’s focus on sustainable urban transport and its commitment to international best practices in environmental conservation.

Established in 2001, IGBC, an autonomous body of CII, promotes green building practices and provides certification for offices, buildings, factories, and mass rapid transit systems, supporting both national and global sustainability goals.

Through its initiatives, NCRTC continues to lead the transformation of urban transportation in India, with sustainability and innovation as the cornerstones of its mission.