- India plans large-scale production of bio-bitumen from biomass to reduce reliance on imports and address stubble burning. Current imports constitute about half of India’s annual bitumen needs.
- A pilot project by the Central Road Research Institute and the Indian Institute of Petroleum will test bio-bitumen on a 1-kilometer road. Successful trials could lead to commercialization and large-scale production by late 2025.
- Potential for significant cost savings and reduction in carbon footprint. If successful, the technology will be scaled up across India by 2025, promoting sustainable infrastructure development.
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