🇮🇳 India’s first bio-bitumen-based NH stretch 🛣 on NH-44 in Nagpur, Maharashtra, unveiled!
Inaugurated India’s first bio-bitumen-based National Highway stretch on NH-44 in Mansar, Nagpur, Maharashtra, in the presence of Praj Industries President Shri @AtulMulay0905 Ji and NHAI officials. The stretch was developed using lignin-based bio-bitumen technology by Praj Industries in collaboration with CSIR-CRRI, NHAI, and Oriental.
The use of lignin as a sustainable binder marks a breakthrough in flexible pavement technology, addressing bitumen scarcity and reducing India’s reliance on imports, which currently account for 50% of supply.
This innovation supports global sustainability goals by generating revenue for bio-refineries, mitigating stubble burning, and cutting greenhouse gas emissions by at least 70% compared to fossil-based bitumen. Leveraging abundant lignocellulosic biomass, it aligns with India’s vision for sustainable industrial growth.
By fostering advancements in green technologies and promoting industrial sustainability, this initiative aligns with Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji's vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, paving the way for large-scale domestic production and a self-reliant, sustainable future.
#PragatiKaHighway #GatiShakti #BioBitumen
@PrajIndustries@CSIRCRRI@NHAI_Official
🇮🇳 India’s first bio-bitumen-based NH stretch 🛣 on NH-44 in Nagpur, Maharashtra, unveiled!
Inaugurated India’s first bio-bitumen-based National Highway stretch on NH-44 in Mansar, Nagpur, Maharashtra, in the presence of Praj Industries President Shri @AtulMulay0905 Ji and NHAI officials. The stretch was developed using lignin-based bio-bitumen technology by Praj Industries in collaboration with CSIR-CRRI, NHAI, and Oriental.
The use of lignin as a sustainable binder marks a breakthrough in flexible pavement technology, addressing bitumen scarcity and reducing India’s reliance on imports, which currently account for 50% of supply.
This innovation supports global sustainability goals by generating revenue for bio-refineries, mitigating stubble burning, and cutting greenhouse gas emissions by at least 70% compared to fossil-based bitumen. Leveraging abundant lignocellulosic biomass, it aligns with India’s vision for sustainable industrial growth.
By fostering advancements in green technologies and promoting industrial sustainability, this initiative aligns with Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji's vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, paving the way for large-scale domestic production and a self-reliant, sustainable future.
#PragatiKaHighway #GatiShakti #BioBitumen
@PrajIndustries@CSIRCRRI@NHAI_Official
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