CSIR-CRRI Steel Slag Technology Transforms Road Construction

Key facts

• Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh has advocated for the adoption of steel slag-based technology in sustainable road construction, particularly in difficult and hilly terrains.
• The agreement between the Technology Development Board and Ramuka Global Eco Work for producing pothole repair mix ECOFIX, developed by CSIR-CRRI, marks a significant step in this effort.
• Singh highlighted that this technology aligns with the circular economy's goals by utilizing industrial waste and reducing costs.