Amid concerns about unscientific construction practises, the Kerala government is considering promoting a 'green habitat' concept giving thrust to eco-friendly and reusable building materials, natural water storage and solid waste management. Haritha Keralam Mission, the state-run agency which envisages a clean and green state, has initiated an initial round of discussion with various experts and stakeholders in this regard, official sources here said. An alternative and sustainable architecture practice would be promoted in place of the existing conventional mode of construction under the 'green habitat' concept, they said. However, she said the green habitat concept cannot be implemented through laws alone. "Laws and legislation alone are not enough to implement the green habitat concept.. A thorough grassroot level campaign is inevitable to create awareness about this among public and inculcate a green culture among them," she said.

Source: Economic Times December 03, 2017 07:52 UTC