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Bio-Bitumen Technology
April 1 , 2026
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- Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) transferred the bio-bitumen technology for large-scale road construction use.
- The technology is developed by CSIR–CRRI (Central Road Research Institute) and CSIR–IIP (Indian Institute of Petroleum).
- Bio-bitumen is made from crop residue (lignocellulosic biomass) using thermochemical conversion.
- It helps reduce stubble burning, supports the circular economy, and gives extra income to farmers.
- It is a low-carbon alternative suitable for national highway construction and supports India’s Net Zero goals.
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