The Scenario in India and the Role of BMTPC
From Lab to Land
Our research institutions have developed a large number of alternate materials and constructions systems, based on utilisation of agro-industrial wastes which otherwise cause severe environmental problems.
To improve the awareness about these innovative building materials, and to facilitate their transfer from lab to land, the Building Materials & Technology Promotion Council (BMTPC) has been set up by the Government of India as an inter-ministerial apex organisation, under the aegis of the Ministry of Urban Affairs and Employment. The Council co-ordinates with various institutions involved in R&D, finance, industrial promotion and housing to promote innovative technologies, scale up proven technologies, materials and products and facilitate establishment of manufacturing/production units.
BMTPC's working strategy:
Promotion of sound design practices based on local materials and cost effective, innovative technologies.
Promotion of building materials, components, products and systems based on indigenous raw materials, agro-industrial wastes and cost and energy efficient processes.
Quality improvement and cost reduction through standardisation and adoption of modern information and management systems.
Technical, financial, and fiscal policy support to enhance production and marketability.
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