Women Lead the Way in Sustainable Real Estate: Fourth NAREDCO Mahi Convention Highlights
The fourth NAREDCO Mahi Convention in New Delhi focused on the pivotal role of women in transforming real estate for a sustainable future. Key speakers emphasized the importance of integrated infrastructure management and green practices.
Real EstateSustainable DevelopmentWomen EmpowermentInfrastructure ManagementGreen BuildingReal Estate MaharashtraJul 20, 2025
Observing the evolution in the Indian infrastructure space, Pravesh Sahib Singh Verma, Cabinet Minister, Government of NCT of Delhi, said, “beautification is key for developing smart cities in the country. I think women and NAREDCO Mahi can play a key role in achieving the beautification of our cities.”
D Thara, IAS, Additional Secretary, Union Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, emphasized the need to look beyond buildings and housing complexes and aim for integrated infrastructure management to achieve a sustainable habitat. She stressed the importance of sustainable measures in real estate development and the role of women in sustainable growth. “There is a need to transcend beyond housing and focus on associated sectors like water supply and green space. It’s high time to move from real estate to integrated infrastructure management.”
To mitigate floods, she suggested developers include ‘green tanks’ to store excess water, aiding conservation. She also urged handing over documents on green measures and water availability to increase awareness and accountability.
Highlighting NAREDCO Mahi’s expansion and women’s growing participation in the sector, Smita Patil, President, NAREDCO Mahi, said, “India’s housing future must be built with policy, shaped by industry, and guided by inclusive values — especially empowering women and emerging leaders. Under our initiative Saswat Nirman, we are focusing on sustainable real estate development. It aims to integrate environmentally friendly construction practices, energy efficiency, and green building principles into the real estate sector in India. We are committed to being a bridge — supporting women in the sector, nurturing young talent, and working in sync with the government for a stronger urban India.”
During the fireside chat, Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani, Chairman, NAREDCO, emphasized skilling as key for a women-led real estate sector. “Real estate is the second largest employer in India. However, it is short of skilled workers, which if filled by skilled women, would not only lead to employment generation and women empowerment, but would give a boost to economic growth and help achieve the vision of tripling the size of the economy.” He noted that India’s home loans have the lowest non-performing assets globally due to women’s economic deftness. “There is a big role played by women,” he said.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the theme of the fourth NAREDCO Mahi Convention?
The theme of the fourth NAREDCO Mahi Convention was 'Rise & Build: Women Transforming Real Estate for a Sustainable Tomorrow'.
Who is the Cabinet Minister for the Government of NCT of Delhi?
Pravesh Sahib Singh Verma is the Cabinet Minister for the Government of NCT of Delhi.
What did D Thara, IAS, Additional Secretary, Union Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, emphasize at the convention?
D Thara emphasized the need to look beyond buildings and housing complexes and aim for integrated infrastructure management to achieve a sustainable habitat.
What is the initiative Saswat Nirman by NAREDCO Mahi?
Saswat Nirman is an initiative by NAREDCO Mahi focusing on sustainable real estate development, integrating environmentally friendly construction practices, energy efficiency, and green building principles into the real estate sector in India.
What did Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani, Chairman of NAREDCO, highlight about the role of women in the real estate sector?
Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani highlighted that skilled women can lead to employment generation, women empowerment, and a boost to economic growth in the real estate sector.
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