Health & Environment
India's Upcoming Infrastructure Investments Will Shape Its Carbon Future
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THE BRIEF
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NITI Aayog estimates that 86% of India's building stock for 2070 is yet to be built, with floor space projected to more than double from 18 billion to 42 billion square metres.
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India's crude-steel capacity is targeted to reach 300 million tonnes by 2030-31, while cement output is projected to rise from 427 million to 660 million tonnes by 2030.
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Embedding energy efficiency codes like ECBC 2017 and ECSBC 2024 into building permits can help India avoid legacy emissions and stranded assets.