CSIR-CRRI and MCD Partner to Improve Delhi’s Roads with ECOFIX Technology

A key highlight of the partnership was the signing of a Technology Management Agreement for ECOFIX, an instant pothole repair solution developed by CSIR-CRRI using iron and steel slag aggregates.

On 10 June 2026, CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI) and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) signed a Memorandum of Agreement to jointly conduct structural evaluations of roads, supervise construction quality, and build the technical capacity of MCD engineers and staff. This partnership aims to enhance the quality, lifespan, and sustainability of Delhi's roads by combining scientific assessments, quality assurance, and innovative maintenance methods. Commissioner Sanjeev Khirwar highlighted the importance of using technology-driven solutions in urban road planning and emphasized that this collaboration will enable faster, longer-lasting repairs.

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Introducing ECOFIX for Rapid Pothole Repairs

A key highlight of the partnership was the signing of a Technology Management Agreement for ECOFIX, an instant pothole repair solution developed by CSIR-CRRI using iron and steel slag aggregates. ECOFIX supports sustainable road maintenance by converting industrial by-products into durable repair materials, reducing environmental impact, and minimizing road dust. The technology aligns with the national vision of waste-to-wealth, promotes resource conservation, and strengthens circular economy practices. Sh. Satish Pandey, inventor of ECOFIX and Steel Slag Road Technology, explained that scientific evaluation combined with advanced maintenance tools would improve road serviceability, durability, and lifecycle performance while reducing maintenance disruptions for citizens.

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Building Capacity and Advancing Sustainable Infrastructure

Dr. Ch. Ravi Sekhar, Director of CSIR-CRRI, noted that the institute's seven decades of expertise in road research would support MCD in deploying technologies like Steel Slag Roads, Rejupave, and MSS+ to promote sustainable infrastructure. The event brought together senior officials from CSIR-CRRI and MCD, along with engineers, scientists, and other urban infrastructure stakeholders. The collaboration reflects a shared commitment to creating resilient, environmentally responsible, and citizen-focused road networks in the National Capital, combining innovative technologies with technical capacity building to transform urban road maintenance.