NCB And DTU Sign MoU To Boost Construction Skills

06 Apr 2026 CW Team

The collaboration is intended to enhance skill development and capacity building across the sector and to support development of sustainable and resilient infrastructure in the country. It is expected to strengthen technical capabilities and institutional collaboration within India’s construction ecosystem. The MoU identifies training programmes, research projects and workshops as priority areas to translate scientific advances into practical applications.

The memorandum was signed by Dr. L. P. Singh, Director General of the National Council for Cement and Building Materials, and Shri Binod Doley, Registrar of Delhi Technological University, in the presence of the vice chancellor and senior representatives from the council on March 30, 2026 at Delhi Technological University in New Delhi. Present officials included the vice chancellor, joint director and secretarial and managerial heads from technical and commercial divisions, who will support implementation of collaborative activities. The institutions will establish mechanisms for monitoring progress and for periodic review of outcomes.

The partnership will seek to integrate academic curricula with industry requirements, expand practical training and create pathways for professional development and capacity building across urban and rural projects. It will also encourage innovation in materials and construction methods that address climate resilience and resource efficiency while responding to regulatory and market needs. Stakeholders will be able to access shared facilities and expertise as projects move from research to field application.

The National Council for Cement and Building Materials (NCB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Delhi Technological University (DTU) to strengthen research–academia collaboration in India’s cement and construction sector. The partnership will promote joint research and innovation in cement and concrete technologies and enable training for students, professionals and stakeholders. It will facilitate knowledge exchange between academia and industry and aim to disseminate best practices and technical expertise. The collaboration is intended to enhance skill development and capacity building across the sector and to support development of sustainable and resilient infrastructure in the country. It is expected to strengthen technical capabilities and institutional collaboration within India’s construction ecosystem. The MoU identifies training programmes, research projects and workshops as priority areas to translate scientific advances into practical applications. The memorandum was signed by Dr. L. P. Singh, Director General of the National Council for Cement and Building Materials, and Shri Binod Doley, Registrar of Delhi Technological University, in the presence of the vice chancellor and senior representatives from the council on March 30, 2026 at Delhi Technological University in New Delhi. Present officials included the vice chancellor, joint director and secretarial and managerial heads from technical and commercial divisions, who will support implementation of collaborative activities. The institutions will establish mechanisms for monitoring progress and for periodic review of outcomes. The partnership will seek to integrate academic curricula with industry requirements, expand practical training and create pathways for professional development and capacity building across urban and rural projects. It will also encourage innovation in materials and construction methods that address climate resilience and resource efficiency while responding to regulatory and market needs. Stakeholders will be able to access shared facilities and expertise as projects move from research to field application.

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