NCB Signs MoUs for Decarbonisation in Cement Industry

03 Dec 2024 CW Team

The National Council for Cement and Building Materials (NCB), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, has signed two landmark Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) to advance decarbonisation and technological innovation in the Indian cement industry. The MoUs were signed during the 18th NCB International Conference and Exhibition on Cement and Concrete, held at Yashobhoomi, IICC Dwarka.

One MoU was signed between NCB and the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) India to promote research on decarbonization efforts within India’s cement sector, aiming for a “Net Zero” industry by 2070.

The second MoU, signed with AIC-Plasmatech Innovation Foundation, focuses on exploring the application of Thermal Plasma Torch Technology in cement production, which could enhance the sustainability and efficiency of the manufacturing process.

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