Goa Khabar : As part of the World Earth Day celebrations, the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), in association with the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB), successfully organized Build Green Quizathon 2025 — a quiz competition focused on green buildings, sustainability, and environmental awareness. The event was held at the Auditorium of the Goa State Pollution Control Board in Saligao.
The Quizathon witnessed enthusiastic participation from students across Goa pursuing engineering, architecture, environmental science, and related disciplines. Multiple teams from various colleges competed in a dynamic format that included preliminary and final rounds. The quiz covered topics such as green building certification systems, climate change, renewable energy, circular economy, environmental policies, and net-zero initiatives.
Shreyash Chandrashekar Kopardekar and Pratik Prasad Bhandare from Goa College of Engineering emerged as the winners of the Build Green Quizathon 2025. The team of Sudarshan Sukhalal Desai and Rudresh Rajesh Naik from the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Goa secured the runner-up position. The Quizathon brought together some of the brightest minds from across the region to engage in a high-impact knowledge contest on green building practices and sustainability, highlighting the growing enthusiasm among students for environmental stewardship and innovative thinking in the built environment.
The prize distribution ceremony of Build Green Quizathon was graced by Digambar Kamat, Member of the Goa Legislative Assembly and former Chief Minister of Goa; Mr. Rajesh Seth, President of CREDAI Goa; Mr. Pascoal Barbosa Noronha, Chairman State Level Expert Appraisal Committee; Mr K. KulaSekhar, Chairman, IGBC Goa Chapter & Mr Bharat Kamat, Immediate Past Chairman, IGBC Goa Chapter.
Shri Digambar Kamat, Member of the Goa Legislative Assembly and former Chief Minister of Goa, who was also present at the prize distribution ceremony said, “”It is heartening to see our young minds come together to learn, compete, and contribute to the conversation on sustainability and climate action. Events like the Build Green Quizathon not only educate but also empower the leaders of tomorrow. I commend IGBC and the Goa State Pollution Control Board for this timely initiative, and I urge our students to continue championing the cause of a greener, cleaner Goa and India.”
Mr. Rajesh Seth, President of CREDAI Goa, commended the students for their knowledge and enthusiasm.
The Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) has played a pivotal role in advancing sustainability in Goa through the certification of green residential, commercial, and institutional buildings, the establishment of the IGBC Goa Chapter, and active collaboration with local bodies like the Goa State Pollution Control Board and CREDAI Goa. IGBC has also launched student chapters in leading colleges, engaging youth through initiatives such as the Build Green Quizathon and fostering awareness on net-zero concepts. These efforts collectively contribute to Goa’s journey toward a greener and more sustainable built environment.
Speaking on the Green Quizathon, Mr. K. KulaSekhar, Chairman, IGBC Goa Chapter said, “Empowering the youth with knowledge on green buildings and sustainability is fundamental to achieving India’s Net Zero ambitions. Through initiatives like the Build Green Quizathon, we aim to create awareness, spark innovation, and inspire young minds to become future green leaders. IGBC has certified over 13 billion sq. ft. of green building footprint across India and established student chapters in more than 400 colleges. These efforts are not just about green structures—they’re about shaping a culture of sustainability that starts in the classroom and extends into the built environment. We believe today’s students are tomorrow’s changemakers, and their active involvement is key to building a greener, healthier, and more resilient India.”
All participants received certificates of participation, and the winning teams were awarded exciting prizes. The Quizathon served as a powerful platform to promote awareness and inspire future leaders to drive sustainable development and environmental responsibility.
