In a step towards adopting the Indo-Swiss energy efficient building technology in construction of the proposed 28 lakh houses in the state, theAndhra Pradeshhousing department in coordination with the AP State Energy Conservation Mission (APSECM) is conducting a national seminar on Eco-Niwas Samhitha ( for residential buildings) in Vijayawada on December 16.
The BEEP, a bilateral cooperation project between the Union Ministry of Power and the Swiss government, is being implemented by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency in coordination with APSECM. The BEEP is conducting training on Eco-Niwas Samhitha to around 13,000 engineers and employees in housing and village/ward secretariat departments in a phased manner.
As per the estimates, about Rs 33,000 crore will be spent on the creation of permanent Infrastructure in YSR Jagananna Colonies that includes roads, drains, water supply, electrification, underground Internet cabling, etc. The electrification works alone need about Rs 7,080 crore.