1st International Conference on Steel Slag Road

Current Context: The First International Conference on Steel Slag Road was jointly organized by CSIR-CRRI (Central Road Research Institute) and PHDCCI (PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry).

 

• It took place in New Delhi on 29th June 2024.
• The theme of the 1st International Conference on Steel Slag Road was "A Sustainable Green Infrastructure Transforming Waste to Wealth".
• During this conference, Dr. V.K. Saraswat, Member (Science) at Niti Aayog, released the Guidelines for Utilization and Processing of Steel Slag as Processed Steel Slag Aggregates in Road Construction.
• The adoption of these guidelines is expected to bring several benefits, including cost savings, reduced environmental impact, and improved road performance.
• The CSIR-CRRI Steel Slag Road Technology aligns with the vision of Hon. Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi for “Waste to Wealth.
• ” By utilizing processed steel slag aggregates as a substitute for natural aggregates, we can preserve our ecosystem from unsustainable quarrying and mining.

Question:

1 Which organizations jointly organized the First International Conference on Steel Slag Road?

• A) Niti Aayog and PHDCCI
• B) Ministry of Environment and PHDCCI
• C) CSIR-CRRI and PHDCCI
• D) CSIR-CRRI and Niti Aayog

Answer: C) The First International Conference on Steel Slag Road was jointly organized by CSIR-CRRI (Central Road Research Institute) and PHDCCI (PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry).