GRIHA for CITIES Rating

Introduction

The GRIHA rating for CIvic bodies governing Towns, Industries, Existing and new Settlements (CITIES) is designed for townships, cities, or any large-scale settlement development.

The GRIHA for CITIES rating has been structured as a framework for sustainable development of a city, to be achieved by measuring 'greenness' of existing as well as proposed cities.

Intent

The rating intends to develop a qualitative and quantitative criteria integrated in the framework to cover diverse aspects of sustainable development. The rating is in synchronization with the work being done to achieve targets of Sustainable Development Goals, UNFCCC. Furthermore, specifically the work being done in the country through MoHUA's Livability Index, Ease of Living Index and smart cities initiatives.

Salient Features

Structured for Indian Context

The rating has been structured as a framework for sustainable development of a city, to be achieved by measuring ‘greenness’ of existing as well as proposed cities.

Promotes Planned development

The rating sets out precepts for planning to achieve holistic sustainability in a city.

Qualitative and quantitative criteria

Have been integrated in the rating to cover diverse aspects of sustainable development. The rating sets performance benchmarks for key resources, such as energy, water, and waste; and evaluates the project’s performance in areas, such as smart governance, social well-being, and transportation.

Aligned with Sustainable Development Goals

The rating is in synchronization with the work being done to achieve targets of Sustainable Development Goals.

Benefits/Advantages of adopting GRIHA for CITIES Rating

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Performance-driven

The rating aims to provide a single platform with a set of predefined parameters to compare the performance of various cities/municipalities within the country thereby providing a sustainability accreditation.

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Enhanced Visibility

The rating helps to increase the marketability of municipalities for investors and enhances their Credit rating. It also aids the civic bodies in becoming torchbearers for the upcoming towns and cities.

Eligibility

The civic bodies for the rating can be classified as urban local bodies (ULBs) with population less than 1 lakh and ULBs with population greater than 1 lakh. Urban agglomerations having more than one civic body can go for rating in phases.
The municipal limits of the urban area shall be considered as the boundary for rating purposes.

Any city which is undergoing land acquisition or is in the planning phase shall be considered as new. If the implementation has not started, the civic body can submit policies/plans/calculations/drawings or other relevant documents. The implementation status shall be verified during the course of the project certification.

Rating Fees

Fee Summary

Area under the purview of civic body	Registration cum rating fees
Up to 25 sq km	INR 7,50,000
Between 26 – 100 sq km	INR 9,00,000
Above 101 sq km	INR 11,00,000

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