New housing technologies to shape majestic mansion of India at 2047: Dr Jitendra

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NEW DELHI: Union Minister, Dr Jitendra Singh on Friday said, New Housing Technologies will shape the majestic mansion of India at 2047, when India will celebrate 100 years of its Independence. Addressing the CSIR-CBRI Technology Transfer Mela at Habitat Centre here, Dr Jitendra said, Central Building Research Institute (CBRI) has developed world class and state-of-the -art building construction technologies, which are not only robust and climate and drought resilient, but also in tune with global environmental norms.
Dr Jitendra said, the One-Week One Lab programme visualised and inaugurated by him last year to showcase the unique technologies of the each of 37 CSIR Labs across the country has resulted in positive outcomes as CSIR-CBRI showcased 75 building and construction technologies in one slot and transferred them to Industries.
In coming days 108 such technologies will be made available to Industries for Safe, Sustainable and Affordable building construction
Dr Jitendra said, “the challenges we face today in the housing sector are multifaceted, ranging from affordability and sustainability to disaster resilience and energy efficiency. However, with the expertise and knowledge we have here today, I am confident that we can overcome these challenges in the country and build a future where every person has access to safe and comfortable housing”.
Dr Jitendra Singh urged all the industry leaders and representatives to adopt these technologies and harness their potential to bring positive change in the country.
Secretary DSIR and DG CSIR, Dr N. Kalaiselvi said in her address that through continuous research and development over the past 77 years, CSIR-CBRI Roorkee has emerged as a leading institute in the field of housing technology.
Director of CBRI Pradeep Kumar said that it is a matter of great pleasure to mention that CSIR-CBRI has focused on projects of societal benefits and contributed extensively to “Housing for All” national Mission of Government of India for PMAY-G
Dr Jitendra Singh also released the Technology Compendium, a comprehensive guide to its various sustainable and affordable technologies in two volumes covering time-tested proven technologies.