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Steel Slag Technology
January 25 , 2026
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- Union Minister Jitendra Singh proposed using steel slag for road construction in hilly and Himalayan regions.
- Steel slag is an industrial by-product from steel manufacturing, reused for stronger and more durable roads.
- The technology improves road strength, water resistance, and reduces repair time.
- Special focus is on the Himalayan states where landslides and heavy rains damage roads.
- ECOFIX, a ready-to-use pothole repair mix using steel slag, was developed by CSIR-Central Road Research Institute with Technology Development Board support.
- A slag processing facility with a capacity of 2 lakh tonnes per year is planned for 2027 to support commercial use and sustainable roads.
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