India has achieved a global first by commercially producing bio-bitumen from biomass and agricultural waste. The breakthrough was announced by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari at a CSIR event in New Delhi. It marks a major step toward sustainable road construction.

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• India becomes world’s first country to commercially produce bio-bitumen
• Announcement made at CSIR Technology Transfer Ceremony
• Bio-bitumen developed using biomass and agricultural waste
• Innovation led by CSIR scientists
• Alternative to petroleum-based bitumen in road construction
• Reduces dependence on fossil fuel imports
• Helps curb crop residue burning and air pollution
• Supports circular economy and waste-to-wealth model
• Aligns with Viksit Bharat 2047 vision
• Boosts Atma Nirbhar Bharat through indigenous technology