MOPA AIRPORT WINS `CIVIL AVIATION SUSTAINABILILTY ACCOLADE’
The Manohar International Airport (GOX), developed and operated by GMR Goa International Airport Ltd (GGIAL), has been honoured with the prestigious Build India Infra Awards 2025 for sustainability in the Civil Aviation Sector. The award was presented by Minister for Civil Aviation Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu at a ceremony held at Ashoka Hotel, New Delhi. The event was supported by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH) and Ministry of Civil Aviation (MOCA).
The IGBC Platinum-certified airport is on the path of being carbon-neutral. The airport is now recognized for its rigorous implementation of sustainability best practices aimed at conserving natural resources and reducing its environmental footprint. It integrates multiple energy-efficient measures, including the use of LED lighting across all buildings and airfield ground lighting (AGL) systems. There is ground handling equipment and buses operate on electric power.
Onsite 5 MWp Solar PV generation unit is installed at the airport to supply electric power to the airport. To curb greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, GGIAL has deployed fixed electrical ground power (FEGP) and pre-conditioned air (PCA) systems at the airport to minimize the reliance on auxiliary power units (APUs) of aircraft and bridge-mounted equipment. A fuel hydrant system has been implemented for aircraft refuelling, eliminating the need for fuel bowser movement on airside. The airport also has an advanced rainwater harvesting system.
Speaking on this occasion CEO of GGIAL RV Sheshan said: “Sustainability is one of the core values of GMR Group’s culture. Sustainable practices are essential to drive meaningful progress toward a more inclusive and green future. These accolades inspire us to take more significant steps to shape a better world we seek.”