Moving from research to real-world deployment, bio-bitumen has the potential to replace nearly 30% of conventional
#bitumen. On 7 January 2026, CSIR transferred this technology to 14 companies for commercial manufacturing and scaling, marking a major step toward reducing India’s import dependence.
Meet Dr. G. Bharath, Principal Scientist,
@CSIRCRRI as he explains the impact, scale-up, and future potential of this breakthrough technology.
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