Minister urged industry stakeholders to adopt CBRI technologies
The Central Building Research Institute (CBRI) has developed world class and state-of-the-art building and construction technologies, which are not only robust and climate and drought resilient, but also in tune with global environmental norms.
Sharing this update, Dr Jitendra Singh said, “In coming days 108 such technologies will be made available to the industries for Safe, Sustainable and Affordable building construction.”
The Minister had launched last year “One-Week One Lab” programme to showcase the unique technologies of the each of 37 CSIR Labs across the country. This, he said, has resulted in positive outcomes as CSIR-CBRI showcased 75 building and construction technologies in one slot and transferred them to Industries.
Dr Jitendra Singh lauded the CBRI for becoming the mainstay in terms of technology provider, and has developed Foldable Salt Shelters, which is weather and fire resistant and said that it has huge social implications.
Dr Jitendra Singh said, this remarkable achievement is a testament to the dedication and expertise of the scientists and researchers at CSIR-CBRI, Roorkee, and added that building technologies play an important role in shaping the lives of individuals and communities.
He said, these technologies have the power to transform the living conditions of humans, increase sustainability, and improve the overall well-being of people.
By bridging the gap between research institutions and industries, CSIR-CBRI Roorkee has taken a giant leap toward realizing the vision of affordable, sustainable, and innovative housing for all, the Minister added.
Dr Jitendra Singh said, “the challenges we face today in the housing sector are multifaceted, ranging from affordability and sustainability to disaster resilience and energy efficiency.
“However, with the expertise and knowledge we have here today, I am confident that we can overcome these challenges in the country and build a future where every person has access to safe and comfortable housing.”
Dr Jitendra Singh urged all the industry leaders and representatives to adopt these technologies and harness their potential to bring positive change in the country.
He said by incorporating these advancements into best practices, one can have the opportunity to not only increase competitive edge, but also make a significant contribution to the well-being of society.
Dr Jitendra Singh also released the Technology Compendium, a comprehensive guide to its various sustainable and affordable technologies in two volumes covering time-tested proven technologies vis-à-vis current advanced technologies developed in-house in the area of Building Science and Technology. Fiinews.com
