Lafarge to set up R&D facility in India

French cement major, Lafarge, is mulling over to set up a R&D facility in India for developing solutions and products to suit the growing demand of 'green' infrastructure and affordable housing. The company has already tied-up with IIT Madras, IIT New Delhi, IIT Bombay, Indian Institute of Science (IISc) at Bengaluru for carrying out research in concrete quality, life and durability.Contact: Lafarge. Tel: 022-6630 6511.  Fax: 022-6630 6510. Website: www.lafarge.in