Bio-Bitumen and Clean, Green Highways

On 7th January 2026, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and Vice-President, CSIR, announced that India has entered the era of “Clean, Green Highways” with the launch of bio-bitumen technology for road construction.

Background

  • India consumes large quantities of petroleum-based bitumen for road construction, most of which is imported at an annual cost of ₹25,000-30,000 crore.
  • At the same time, stubble burning from farm residues like paddy straw causes severe air pollution.
  • To tackle both challenges, indigenous institutions developed bio-bitumen through pyrolysis, converting biomass into road-binding material.

What is Bio-Bitumen?

  • Bio-bitumen is a bio-based binder ....
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