India, Aug. 1 -- As India continues to witness rapid urban growth, the demand for environmentally sustainable and energy-efficient buildings is becoming increasingly significant.

With more than half of the country's projected infrastructure for 2050 yet to be constructed, experts believe that integrating climate-resilient and low-carbon construction practices into major housing programmes such as the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) offers a crucial opportunity to promote sustainable development.

Although the Government has introduced several policy measures, including the India Cooling Action Plan (ICAP) and the Energy Conservation and Sustainable Building Code (ECSBC), inadequate access to finance remains one of the biggest obstacles...