Credai, Adani Cement tie up for workforce skilling, green construction

Credai has joined hands with Adani Cement to promote sustainable building practices and launch councils focused on workforce skilling and green development in real estate

The Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Associations of India (Credai), which represents over 13,000 private real estate developers, on Friday announced a strategic partnership with Adani Cement to accelerate sustainable construction and workforce skilling.

 

As part of the agreement, Adani Cement will become Credai’s preferred partner in providing its portfolio of Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA)-certified products, including green concrete solutions, advanced additives and technical services.

 

The conglomerate will also offer on-site technical support and knowledge-sharing programmes to upskill engineers and construction professionals within the Credai network.

 

Green and Skilling Councils to be launched 

The partnership will also entail the launch of a Green India Council and a Skilling Council, both aimed at building an environmentally conscious and professionally equipped real estate sector.

 

 

The Green India Council will oversee a wide spectrum of sustainability initiatives, including large-scale reforestation efforts aimed at converting barren landscapes and significantly increasing green cover.

 

“The council will also support urban forest creation, greening of public spaces, and adoption of green building standards nationwide,” Credai said in a public statement.  "By joining hands with CREDAI, we aim to accelerate the adoption of world-class cement products and green concrete solutions in India’s real estate sector. This collaboration aligns with our vision of building a greener, smarter urban future – one where Adani Cement’s technical expertise and CREDAI’s on-ground experience come together to create stronger, safer, and more sustainable structures," Vinod Bahety, CEO – Cement Business, Adani Group, said. 

 

The Skilling Council, meanwhile, aims to create a future-ready workforce, with active participation from Credai’s state chapters and member developers to drive large-scale upskilling across regions.

 

Addressing skill gaps in real estate 

While the real estate sector is one of India’s largest employment generators, persistent skill gaps across the workforce impact efficiency, project timelines and on-site safety.

 

With a goal of training a large number of workers over the next five years, the Council will roll out targeted programmes across 25 cities. The first phase, set to launch by mid-July 2025, aims to train over 15,000 workers.

 

Commenting on the partnership, Shekhar Patel, President of Credai, said the launch of the Green India Council and Skilling Council marks a decisive step towards integrating sustainability and workforce development into the core of the industry.

 

“These initiatives reflect Credai’s commitment to a built environment that drives economic growth, protects the environment, and uplifts communities,” he added.