25 January 2026: On 24 January 2026, in a significant step towards promoting sustainable infrastructure and the circular economy, the CSIR–Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI) and JSW Steel Limited, Salem Works have entered into a strategic partnership to utilize steel slag—an industrial by-product—in the construction of durable and eco-friendly roads in Tamil Nadu.
The collaboration aims to convert steel slag, traditionally considered industrial waste, into a valuable construction material for road infrastructure, thereby exemplifying the national vision of “From Waste to Wealth.” The initiative aligns with Government of India policies on resource efficiency, reduction of carbon footprint, and large-scale adoption of green technologies in public infrastructure.
The collaboration aims to promote the scientific valorisation of steel slag and its effective utilization in steel slag road construction, contributing to India’s circular economy, resource efficiency, and green infrastructure goals. JSW Steel Limited, Salem Works, one of the major steel manufacturing units of the JSW Group entered into this partnership with CSIR-CRRI under a sponsored research project titled “Development of Customized Steel Slag Valorisation Process for Techno-economic Conversion of EOF and LRF Steel Slag for Various Road Applications at JSW Salem Works.” The project focuses on converting Electric Optimization Furnace (EOF) and Ladle Refining Furnace (LRF) steel slag into processed slag aggregates suitable for use in bituminous road construction.
The MoA signing ceremony was held at JSW Steel Limited, Salem Works, in the distinguished presence of Dr N Kalaiselvi, Director General, CSIR and Secretary, Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR).
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