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- This initiative aims to encourage developers and homebuyers to adopt IGBC-certified projects by offering preferential financing options, making green buildings more accessible and financially viable.
- The partnership supports India's broader environmental goals by fostering sustainable construction, reducing the carbon footprint, and ensuring resource efficiency.
- Through collaboration, IOB and IGBC aim to accelerate the transition to a greener and more sustainable future, benefiting both the environment and the economy.
Question:
Q.1 What is the primary objective of the Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) and the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) MoU?a) To provide free housing to low-income groups
b) To romote eco-friendly building practices through green finance
c) To increase bank profits through real estate investments
d) To construct commercial buildings only
Answer: b) Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) and the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on March 3, 2025, in Chennai, to promote eco-friendly and sustainable building practices through green finance.