GRIHA for Existing Schools (ES) Rating is a framework designed to assess and improve the environmental performance of existing educational institutions, engaging students and teachers collaboratively through predefined tools and data-driven evaluation process.
GRIHA for Existing Schools Rating
Introduction
Intent
The rating aims to foster a proactive approach among students and teachers towards minimizing their environmental footprint and embracing sustainable lifestyles.
Salient Features
Education-Integrated Approach by the formation of the ‘ECO Team’
Every school forms a Team, consisting of students, teachers and support staff which collects performance data, fills calculators, and implements improvement actions. This participatory approach fosters environmental awareness and experiential learning among students.
Simplified Methodology
employs easy-to-use calculators and checklists specifically designed for school-level application. It eliminates the need for complex simulation tools or professional consultants, ensuring that the assessment process remains accessible to non-technical users.
Performance-Based 50-Point Framework
Comprises six key sections (Energy, Water, Waste, Comfort, Green Cover, Social & Health) structured within a concise 50-point system, which enables brief for schools to undertake the assessment efficiently without extensive time commitments.
Promotes Behavioural Change
The rating emphasizes habitual improvements such as turning off lights/fans when not needed, waste segregation at source, reducing single-use plastics, efficient water use, etc.
Simplified Documentation Process
Documentation requirements are minimal, with no need for design-stage analyses, detailed drawings, or construction-phase documentation. The focus remains on assessing the performance of existing buildings, maintenance practices, and on-ground implementation of sustainability measures.
Benefits/Advantages of adopting GRIHA for Existing Schools Rating
Inculcates learning through practice
Serves as both a rating system and a learning tool by involving students in data collection and monitoring, this hands-on approach promotes environmental stewardship within the school community.
Support National goals
The rating connects grassroots action with broader national and global sustainability priorities by aligning school-level-sustainability efforts with national initiatives such as Swachh Bharat Mission (cleanliness), Jal Shakti Abhiyan (water conservation) and Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC), Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), etc.
Enhanced recognition and benchmarking
Provides school with enhanced recognition for their commitment to sustainability, setting a benchmark for others to emulate. It inspires the future generations to create a more sustainable environment through their own efforts.
Eligibility & Virtual Boundary
Project Boundary
Virtual Boundary
Rating Fees
Fee Summary
INR. 70,000 + Taxes (including Workshop) + INR. 10,000 feasibility study (optional)
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GRIHA for Existing Schools Rating Thresholds
| Points Achieved | Star Rating |
|---|---|
| 25-29 | ⭐ |
| 30-34 | ⭐⭐ |
| 35-39 | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| 40-44 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| 45-50 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Fast-Track Process
The fast-track process is intended to provide handholding support to projects that need a faster clearance for various business and government approvals. It reduces the time required for rating while maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the GRIHA rating system.
| GRIHA Process – Normal vs Fast Track | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review Stage | Normal Review Timeline | Fast Track Review timeline |
| Review of 1st Submission | Within 20-25 Working Days | Within 5-7 working days |
| Final Site Visit | Done within 20-30 days after sending review comments | Will be done within 5-7 working days after sending the review |
| Due Diligence report | Sent within 15 Working days after site visit | Will be sent within 2 working days after site visit |
| Final Review | Done within 8-10 Working days after receipt of 2nd documentation | Will be done within 3-5 working days after receipt of 2nd documentation |
Section Weightages
Grand Total
50
Points
