What is GRIHA?
GRIHA (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment) is India’s national rating system for green buildings, developed by TERI (The Energy and Resources Institute) and adopted by the Government of India in 2007. GRIHA is a rating tool that helps people…
Why GRIHA?
GRIHA, India’s indigenous green building rating system, is recognized in the country’s climate commitments to the UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) for its role in carbon mitigation. It forms a key part of India’s strategy to…
GRIHA Council
GRIHA Council is an autonomous, not for profit society established to promote and administer the development of sustainable buildings and habitats in India through the GRIHA rating.
GRIHA Impact
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Discovering the Elements of GRIHA
Ratings
GRIHA Ratings evaluate buildings or projects based on a comprehensive set of established benchmarks and thresholds. These rating systems are tailored…
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GRIHA Certifications, focuses on specific thematic areas, allowing projects to define their own performance goals and pursue excellence within those…
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Events
GRIHA Council routinely conducts workshops, seminars, webinars, and conferences to facilitate knowledge exchange and collaboration among industry…
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Resource Centre
The Resource Centre provides access to comprehensive guidance materials, case studies, research reports, technical manuals, and policy documents. It…
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Product Catalogue
The Product Catalogue features an extensive range of eco-friendly building products and technologies vetted for sustainability performance. This…
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Our Governing Body
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Government of India
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India
Ministry of Power (MoP), Government of India
Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), Government of India
Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India
GRIHA Hall of Fame
Financial Year 2025-26
Testimonials
Shri Pankaj Kumar
Securing a 5-star GRIHA rating for the Reserve Bank of India’s Lucknow office was a proud milestone in our sustainability journey. The process was smooth and enriching, thanks to the proactive support from GRIHA officials who guided us every step of the way. Achieving this recognition without a consultant, especially for an existing building, underscores the power of collaboration and commitment to green practices.”
Rajesh Kumaar
The journey with GRIHA Council during the evaluation process was enriching, with a well-structured, multi-step rating system based on various criteria. The supportive and collaborative atmosphere fostered by the GRIHA team and LIC staff created a strong sense of community, making the entire rating experience positive and impactful.”
Case Studies
Our Recognitions
MINISTRY OF NEW AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Declared and adopted as the “National Rating System for Green Buildings”
The Climate Reality Project
Recognized as a “tool for implementing RE in the building sector” by ‘The Climate Reality Project’- an organization founded by Mr. Al Gore
UNITED NATIONS
Recognized as an “innovative tool” for sustainable development by the United Nations
UNEP-SBCI
UNEP-SBCI has developed the “Common Carbon Metric” (kWhr/sq m/annum), for international building energy data collection based on inputs from GRIHA
UNFCCC
Recognized as India's own green building rating system and part of mitigation strategy for combating climate change in INDIA's INDC submitted to UNFCCC.
UNFCCC
Recognized that India has developed its building-energy rating system in INDIA's NDC submitted to UNFCCC.
GLOBAL SMART BUILD SUMMIT AND AWARDS 6th EDITION
GRIHA Council awarded as the National Brand of the Year
ALLIANCE FOR WATER STEWARDSHIP
GRIHA Council became a Member of international framework for water stewardship
UN Climate Technology Centre and Network
GRIHA Council became a Member of UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), the operational arm of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Technology Mechanism
GRESB
GRIHA Rating Variants recognized internationally for ESG assessments and sustainability benchmarks for commercial real estate and infrastructure