With 373, Maharashtra has the highest number of green building projects, according to a list prepared by Green Business Certification (GBCI India).
Maharashtra is followed by Karnataka, Haryana, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh, respectively. In a change from last year, Haryana has moved up in the list, edging out Tamil Nadu for the third spot.
The top 10 states include more than 48.3 million gross sq meters of green building space.
| Rank | State | Number of LEED-certified projects | Certified Gross Square Meters (GSM) |
| 1 | Maharashtra | 373 | 10,258,564 |
| 2 | Karnataka | 301 | 9,691,621 |
| 3 | Haryana | 139 | 5,906,220 |
| 4 | Tamil Nadu | 178 | 5,405,415 |
| 5 | Uttar Pradesh | 95 | 4,756,050 |
| 6 | Telangana | 106 | 4,143,928 |
| 7 | Delhi | 72 | 3,074,542 |
| 8 | Gujarat | 57 | 2,247,419 |
| 9 | West Bengal | 40 | 1,986,383 |
| 10 | Rajasthan | 21 | 901,918 |
(As of December 31, 2019)
“By pursing LEED certification for buildings and spaces, India is not only contributing to economic growth and development, but actively raising the living standard for its residents by providing more resilient, healthier and efficient buildings and communities,” said Mahesh Ramanujam, president and CEO of U.S. Green Building Council and GBCI.
Buildings that are LEED-certified create healthier spaces for people, as well as use less energy and water, reduce air pollution, provide cleaner air indoors and save money for businesses and families.
