CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI) and Institute of Indian Foundrymen (IIF) partner to convert waste foundry sand into road-building material.

Exam-focused facts from the 30 March 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI) and Institute of Indian Foundrymen (IIF) have announced a collaborative effort to turn waste foundry sand into a beneficial material for road construction.
The initiative aims to mitigate environmental issues posed by large quantities of waste foundry sand generated by the metal casting industry.
Dr. N Kalaiselvi, Director General of CSIR, stated that the initiative aligns with sustainable development and the circular economy.
Sushil Sharma, President of IIF, highlighted that the Coimbatore foundry cluster, India’s largest, produces vast amounts of foundry sand waste which will be scientifically repurposed into infrastructure resources.