• October 14, 2024 8:40 am

BORDER ROADS ORGANIZATION (BRO ) AIMS TO REDUCE CARBON FOOTPRINT IN ROAD CONSTRUCTION

ByNE India Broadcast

Sep 14, 2024 #BRO

The Border Roads Organization (BRO) is taking a significant step towards sustainability with a new research initiative aimed at reducing carbon emissions during road construction. Headquarters Research & Development Establishment (HQ R&D Estt), Shillong, a key research wing of BRO, has entered into a partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi to study and reduce the carbon footprint in road infrastructure projects.

Rajeev Dua, Chief Engineer of HQ R&D Estt, Shillong, announced that the organization has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Prof. Hussain Kanchwala and Dr. Geetam Tiwari from IIT Delhi. The MoU is focused on developing strategies and tools to minimize the carbon emissions generated during the construction of roads across the country. The research is expected to span 24 months and will result in the development of a computer-based tool that will assist agencies in planning road construction with a reduced carbon footprint. Once finalized and approved by the Indian Roads Congress (IRC), this tool will be made available to various road construction agencies nationwide.

The BRO, which operates under the Ministry of Defence, is known for its crucial role in developing road infrastructure in India’s border areas, where challenging terrains and extreme weather conditions often demand innovative technologies and materials. This new initiative aligns with the organization’s ongoing efforts to enhance construction efficiency while also addressing the global imperative of reducing environmental impact.

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