India enters into an era of ‘Clean, Green Highways’, with the Technology

“This day will go down in the history as India enters into an era of ‘Clean, Green Highways’, with the successful Technology Transfer titled “Bio-Bitumen via Pyrolysis: From Farm Residue to Roads”, an indigenous innovation developed by CSIR‑Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI) New Delhi and CSIR‑Indian Institute of Petroleum Dehradun (CSIR-IIP)”.

This was stated here today by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and Vice-President, CSIR, Dr Jitendra Singh, while addressing the Technology Transfer ceremony titled “Bio-Bitumen via Pyrolysis: From Farm Residue to Roads”.

Dr Jitendra Singh said, the day would be remembered as a historic milestone, stating that India’s highways are now transitioning from fossil-fuel dependency to bio-driven, regenerative, and circular economy solutions. The roads constructed using this technology will involve lesser budget, have a more sustainable lifespan, and will also be free from the hazard of causing environmental pollution.

The event was attended by senior leadership from CSIR-CRRI and CSIR-IIP, former directors, scientists, industry partners, and media representatives, reflecting a strong partnership between science, government, and industry. The Technology Transfer Event reinforced India’s commitment to sustainable infrastructure, indigenous innovation, and a bio-driven economic future, firmly positioning the nation on the path of clean, green and self-reliant highways.(UPDATED ON 7TH JANUARY 20226)