Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh has advocated for the adoption of metal slag-based expertise in sustainable highway development, notably in tough and hilly terrains, throughout an occasion on Tuesday.
Emphasizing the expertise’s restricted use in Himalayan states and Union Territories, Singh introduced that workshops are being organized to elevate consciousness and practice native businesses. A two-day workshop in Jammu and Kashmir is scheduled, with comparable occasions deliberate for different areas.
Additionally, Singh highlighted that this expertise aligns with the round economic system’s targets by using industrial waste and decreasing prices. The settlement between the Technology Development Board and Ramuka Global Eco Work for producing pothole restore combine ECOFIX, developed by CSIR-CRRI, marks a big step on this effort.
(With inputs from businesses.)