India's First National Highway Using Bio-Bitumen Inaugurated by Minister Nitin Gadkari

Praj Industries, in collaboration with CSIR-CRRI, has developed India's first sustainable road using lignin-based bio-bitumen. The road, located at the Nagpur-Mansar Bypass project on NH 44, can achieve a 70% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions compared to conventional fossil-based bitumen. This eco-friendly technology has the potential to replace fossil-derived bitumen and offer sustainable solutions to the road infrastructure industry. The use of bio-bitumen can save India ₹4,000-4,500 crore on foreign exchange, marking a significant step towards sustainable and eco-friendly road infrastructure.