CSIR-CRRI’s Technological Collaboration with BRO Project Dantak in Bhutan
The Border Roads Organization (BRO), under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, is responsible for constructing and maintaining strategic roads in Bhutan through Project Dantak. Due to the extremely cold and subzero temperatures prevailing in high-altitude regions, Project Dantak faces major challenges in the construction and maintenance of bituminous roads.To address these challenges, CSIR–CRRI organized a field demonstration and technical workshop on REJUPAVE, Terasurfacing, and Steel Slag Road Technology for Project Dantak and the Royal Government of Bhutan in Thimphu. In collaboration with Verma Industries, CSIR–CRRI and BRO Project Dantak successfully demonstrated the REJUPAVE technology for constructing high-altitude bituminous roads under subzero temperature conditions in the Royal Kingdom of Bhutan. This groundbreaking demonstration was carried out at Chalela Pass, the highest motorable point on the Paro–Haa road, and was witnessed by senior officials from the Department of Surface Transport, Government of Bhutan, and the BRO team.
Technical workshop on REJUPAVE, TERASURCAING and STEEL SLAG ROAD Technology at Thimpu, Bhutan
Laying of bituminous Road using Rejupave Technology at Chalela Pass Road
Laying of bituminous Road using Rejupave Technology on Paro-Haa Road
During the visit, a meeting was also held with Ambassador of India, Mr. Sudhakar Dalela, at the Indian Embassy in Bhutan, where discussions focused on deploying sustainable green road construction technologies developed by CSIR-CRRI to enhance green infrastructure in Bhutan. These innovations aim to address the challenges faced by BRO Project Dantak in constructing and maintaining roads across the rugged Himalayan terrains. The Honorable Ambassador commended the collaborative efforts of CSIR-CRRI and BRO Project Dantak in advancing green highway development and fostering stronger Indo-Bhutan cooperation.
Meeting with Ambessador of India Mr. Sudhakar Dalela, at the Indian Embassy in Bhutan,
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