New Delhi [India], December 5: Bitumen Forum India proudly announces the signing of a transformative Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research – Central Road Research Institute (CSIR–CRRI). The agreement was formally exchanged today between Mr Akhilesh Srivastava, President – Bitumen Forum India, and Prof. Manoranjan Parida, Director – CSIR–CRRI, marking a milestone collaboration for India’s road and infrastructure ecosystem.
A Strategic Alliance for Innovation
This partnership integrates CRRI’s scientific leadership with Bitumen Forum’s strong industry network, creating a powerful synergy focused on driving innovation, sustainability, and excellence in the road construction sector. Together, both organisations will work toward the development of future-ready pavements, cutting-edge technologies, and advanced research solutions.
Building Capacity for a Better Tomorrow
Under this MoU, Bitumen Forum India and CSIR–CRRI will jointly undertake a wide spectrum of initiatives, including:
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Industry-oriented training and certification programs
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Collaborative research on next-generation bitumen and pavement technologies
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Road safety awareness campaigns for national impact
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Extensive knowledge-sharing platforms for engineers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders
The collaboration aims to significantly strengthen national capacity building and uplift technical expertise across India’s highway and construction ecosystem.
Driving India Toward Smarter, Safer, and Sustainable Roads
This partnership reinforces a shared commitment to shaping India’s future through durable, intelligent, and eco-friendly road infrastructure. By combining science with real-world industry requirements, the alliance will contribute to safer roads, skilled professionals, and a robust innovation-driven construction framework.
“When Industry Meets Science, Nations Move Forward.”
With this MoU, India’s journey toward world-class roads becomes stronger, smarter, and more sustainable than ever before.
About Bitumen Forum India
Bitumen Forum India is a leading national platform uniting stakeholders from across the bitumen and road construction value chain. The Forum works actively to promote technological advancements, knowledge exchange, policy discussions, and industry growth through collaborative initiatives with government bodies, academia, and global partners.
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