Rajkot housing mela empowers 64 societies to adopt climate-resilient living
Rajkot housing mela empowers 64 societies to adopt climate-resilient living
https://www.counterview.net/2025/12/rajkot-housing-mela-empowers-64.html
Media Source: Counterview
Date: 6 January 2026
In a significant move toward fostering climate-resilient urban environments, the Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH) India recently hosted a landmark Housing Mela (gathering) in Rajkot, Gujarat. The event served as a collaborative platform for 159 residents and leaders representing 64 cooperative housing societies, focusing on the…
In a significant move toward fostering climate-resilient urban environments, the Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH) India recently hosted a landmark Housing Mela (gathering) in Rajkot, Gujarat. The event served as a collaborative platform for 159 residents and leaders representing 64 cooperative housing societies, focusing on the urgent need for safer, more sustainable living spaces. By bridging the gap between community management and industrial innovation, the gathering showcased a range of practical solutions tailored for the residential sector, which currently accounts for approximately 4% of India’s total carbon emissions. According to Prerana Langa, CEO of AKAH India, implementing these passive cooling and energy-efficient measures can reduce indoor temperatures by 3–4°C and improve overall energy efficiency by up to 30%.