Durgesh Aranya Zoological Park is set to achieve India's first Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) Certification.

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Durgesh Aranya Zoological Park

Why in news?

• Durgesh Aranya Zoological Park is set to achieveIndia's first Indian Green Building Council  (IGBC) Certification.

About Durgesh Aranya Zoological Park:

• Durgesh Aranya Zoological Park is located in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh,housing more than 73 species, including Asiatic lions, crocodiles, gharials, and indigenous birds.
• It will be the first zoo in Indiato receive certification from the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC). 
•  Indian Green Building  Council certification will recognize the zoo’s commitment to sustainable and eco-friendly infrastructure, setting a precedent for conservation efforts in the country.

About IGBC:

• IGBC is India's Premier certification body, headquartered in Hyderabad. IGBC is the founding member of the World Green Building Council discussing global issues at COP and similar global platforms. 
• IGBC was formed in 2001as part of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).