CSIR–CRRI Flags Off Indigenous Network Survey Vehicle for Urban Road Monitoring

CSIR–Central Road Research Institute (CSIR–CRRI), New Delhi, today marked another significant milestone in advancing sustainable urban road infrastructure with the flag-off of the newly procured Indigenous Network Survey Vehicle (NSV) by Dr. Ch. Ravi Sekhar, Director, CSIR–CRRI. The event also marked the commencement of field surveys under the project titled “Implementation of the Standard Framework for Paving and Greening of Urban Roads in Delhi NCR.”

The flag-off ceremony was held at the CSIR–CRRI Main Building by and attended by Dr.Ch.Ravi Sekhar, Director, CSIR-CRRI and Dr.Thallada Bhaskar, Director, CSIR-AMPRI, Bhopal and HoDs, senior scientists, officials, engineers and staff members of the Institute. The newly inducted Network Survey Vehicle will be deployed for comprehensive condition assessment of urban roads across Delhi NCR, providing scientific, accurate and data-driven inputs for road asset management and sustainable urban infrastructure planning.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. C. Ravi Sekhar, Director, CSIR–CRRI, stated that the deployment of the indigenous Network Survey Vehicle reflects CSIR–CRRI’s commitment to developing and deploying advanced technologies for smarter and more sustainable road infrastructure. He emphasized that scientific assessment of existing road conditions is essential for planning durable pavements, improving mobility, reducing maintenance costs and supporting environmentally responsible urban development. (UPDATED ON 3RD AUGUST 2026)