Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Amit Shah urges green norms, low-cost homes
Amit Shah, the Union Home Minister, spoke to a group of real estate developers in New Delhi.
He told them to follow green building rules and build homes that are affordable.
He also said that developers should train workers and make the land market more transparent.
Shah mentioned that a law called RERA has made things easier for developers and protected people buying homes.
He also talked about how reducing taxes on building materials can lower costs.
Another minister, Bhupender Yadav, spoke about how the government is now giving environmental clearances much faster than before.
Both ministers encouraged builders to focus on being environmentally friendly and recycling waste.
Amit Shah urged realtors to adopt green building norms and build low-cost homes.
He emphasized the need for transparent land markets and self-regulation by the industry.
Shah highlighted the benefits of RERA in protecting homebuyers' interests and improving transparency.
The reduction in GST rates on building materials is expected to lower costs by 5-7%.
Bhupender Yadav mentioned faster environmental clearances and the need for green real estate projects.
- Who
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav
- What
- Amit Shah urged realtors to adopt green norms and build low-cost homes, while highlighting the benefits of RERA and GST reductions
- When
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- New Delhi, at the CREDAI conclave
- Why
- To promote sustainable development, transparency in the land market, and boost the credibility of the real estate sector
- Event
- CREDAI conclave in New Delhi
- Key Speaker
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah
- Key Focus Areas
- Green building norms, low-cost homes, skill training for laborers
- RERA Impact
- Smooth functioning of developers, protection of homebuyers' interests
- GST Reduction
- 5-7% reduction in cost due to latest GST reforms
- Environmental Clearance Time
- 90-110 days under current government
- Registered RERA Projects
- 1.55 lakh projects across 35 states and Union Territories
