Science & Technology 6 September 2026 · Event date: 5 September 2026

CSIR-CRRI Conducts Specialized Training for PWD Delhi Engineers on CAQM Standard Framework for Paving and Greening of Urban Roads

CSIR-CRRI Conducts Specialized Training for PWD Delhi Engineers on CAQM Standard Framework for Paving and Greening of Urban Roads
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CSIR-CRRI organized a specialized training program for Delhi PWD engineers at the NDMC Convention Centre. The program focused on implementing the CAQM Standard Framework for paving and greening urban roads to curb road dust and improve Delhi's air quality. The training covered technical modules led by CRRI experts on road design, environmental mitigation, and safety infrastructure.

Why It Matters

This is relevant for exam candidates tracking developments in environmental management, air quality policies, and infrastructure governance in Delhi.

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In Simple Words

The CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CRRI) conducted a one-day training program for engineers from the Delhi Public Works Department. Held at the NDMC Convention Centre, the event focused on implementing the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) Standard Framework to pave and green urban roads.

Dignitaries including CRRI Director Dr. Ch. Ravi Sekhar, PWD Engineer-in-Chief Sh. Naveen Bansal, and Special Secretary-2 Sh. Ravi Jha emphasized scientific road design and environmental mitigation to curb road dust and improve Delhi's air quality. Experts led technical sessions on carriageway design, non-motorized transport, and safety infrastructure.

Key Points

  • CSIR-CRRI organized a specialized training program for PWD Delhi engineers.
  • The event took place at the NDMC Convention Centre.
  • The program focused on implementing the CAQM Standard Framework for paving and greening urban roads.
  • Inaugural addresses were delivered by Dr. Ch. Ravi Sekhar, Sh. Naveen Bansal, and Sh. Ravi Jha.
  • The training covered technical and field-level planning modules led by CRRI domain experts.
  • Topics included carriageway design data formats, transit non-motorized transport, and safety infrastructure integration.
  • The session included guidelines aligned with IRC standards.
  • The program concluded with an interactive discussion on field-level implementation across Delhi's road network.

Exam Angle

Organizing Institute
CSIR-CRRI
Target Audience
PWD Delhi Engineers
Framework Focus
CAQM Standard Framework for Paving and Greening of Urban Roads
Venue
NDMC Convention Centre

A. CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CRRI)

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