“Hyderabad Metro Rail Achieves India’s First Fully IGBC Platinum-Certified Metro Network”
Varahimedia.com online news,Hyderabad,November 19th,2024: L&T Metro Rail Hyderabad (L&TMRHL) is proud to announce that it is the first in India to achieve the

Varahimedia.com online news,Hyderabad,November 19th,2024: L&T Metro Rail Hyderabad (L&TMRHL) is proud to announce that it is the first in India to achieve the prestigious IGBC Green Existing MRTS Platinum Certification for all 57 metro stations across its entire network – in three of its corridors – Red Line, Blue Line, and Green Line.
This significant milestone underscores L&TMRHL’s unwavering commitment to sustainable urban transportation and reaffirms its leadership position in green building practices.
L&TMRHL received this esteemed certification at the Green Building Congress 2024 in Bengaluru, hosted by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), recently. The award was presented to Mr. KVB Reddy, MD & CEO, and Mr. Sudhir Chiplunkar, Chief Operating Officer, L&TMRHL by a distinguished panel including Mr. B. Thiagarajan, Chairman, IGBC, Mr. Christopher de la Cruz, CEO, Philippine Green Building Council, and Mr. C. Shekhar Reddy, National Vice-Chairman, CII-IGBC.

Mr. KVB Reddy, after receiving the award, stated, “We are honoured to receive this prestigious recognition. It is a testament to our team’s dedication to sustainability and their relentless efforts to create a greener future for Hyderabad. This achievement reinforces our commitment to providing eco-friendly, efficient, and reliable public transportation to the city.”
Mr. Sudhir Chiplunkar, Chief Operating Officer, L&TMRHL added, “The IGBC Platinum Certification is a significant milestone for L&TMRHL. It validates our focus on energy efficiency, eco-friendly designs, and resource conservation. We will continue to strive for excellence and innovation in sustainable urban mobility.”
The IGBC Platinum Certification is the highest level of recognition in sustainable construction and operations. L&TMRHL’s achievement signifies its commitment to:
· Energy Efficiency: Optimizing energy consumption through innovative technologies.
· Eco-Friendly Designs: Integrating environmentally sustainable features across all 57 stations.

· Resource Conservation: Prioritizing water management, renewable energy, and waste reduction.
This recognition is a result of the collaborative efforts of L&TMRHL’s teams and stakeholders. By embracing sustainable practices and leveraging cutting-edge green technologies, L&TMRHL is setting new benchmarks in sustainable metro rail systems.is proud to announce that it has been honoured with multiple awards recognizing its exceptional brand communication and internal & external engagement efforts.