The Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) has announced the IGBC Student Chapter Excellence Awards 2026, a national-level recognition programme aimed at encouraging and celebrating sustainability-driven initiatives undertaken by student chapters across India. The awards are being instituted as part of IGBC’s 25-year milestone in advancing the green building movement, in association with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
The initiative is designed to promote active student engagement in climate-responsive design, environmental awareness, and community-based sustainability actions. Through this programme, IGBC seeks to strengthen the role of academic institutions and student bodies in India’s transition towards a greener built environment.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the awards, student chapters must:
- Hold active membership with an authorised IGBC Student Chapter
- Undertake social media-based outreach activities and tag official IGBC handles
- Submit pre-event flyers displaying the IGBC logo prior to activities
These requirements aim to ensure consistent engagement, visibility, and alignment with IGBC’s sustainability objectives.
Implementation Timeline
- Launch: 26 January 2026
- Programme Duration: January to October 2026
- Monthly Reporting Deadline: 7th of every month
- Final Evaluation: November 2026
Student chapters are expected to document and report their activities regularly, enabling structured assessment throughout the year.
Award Recognition
The top-performing IGBC Student Chapter will be formally honoured at the IGBC Green Education Conclave 2026, providing national-level visibility and recognition for exemplary student-led sustainability initiatives.
IGBC encourages student chapters across architecture, planning, engineering, and allied disciplines to actively participate and use the platform to demonstrate innovation, leadership, and commitment towards sustainable development.
For further details and official guidelines, interested institutions and students may visit www.igbc.in or contact the IGBC coordination team through official channels.
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