SATISH PANDEY
Sh. Satish Pandey is a distinguished Senior Principal Scientist at CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI), New Delhi. With a specialization in pavement engineering and highway materials, he has made significant contributions to the field of transportation infrastructure over the past two decades. He holds a doctoral degree in Civil Engineering and has extensive expertise in the design, evaluation, and performance assessment of bituminous pavements.
INDIA’S FIRST STEEL SLAG ROAD SECTION CONNECTING NH-6 to HAZIRA PORT
India’ first steel slag road connecting NH-6 to Hazira Port was built in April 2022 under CSIR-CRRI technological guidance using processed EAF steel slag aggregates in all layers of flexible pavement. Around 1 lakh tonne processed EAF steel slag aggregates are developed at Arcelor Mittal Nippon Steel India Limited, Hazira plant and utilized as 100% substitute of natural aggregates in subgrade, granular sub-base, base course and bituminous layers of flexible pavement. This 1 km long six lane bituminous road is designed for 100 MSA design traffic for 20-year design life and built with 32 % reduced thickness in comparison to prescribed thickness in IRC: 37:2018 for 100 MSA Design traffic and 8 % CBR subgrade
Meeting with Ambessador of India Mr. Sudhakar Dalela, at the Indian Embassy in Bhutan
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.
INDIA’S FIRST NATIONAL HIGHWAY STEEL SLAG ROAD SECTION ON NH-66 (Mumbai-Goa National Highway)
India’ first national highway steel slag road section on NH-66 was built in June 2023 under CSIR-CRRI technological guidance using processed CONARC steel slag aggregates in all layers of flexible and rigid pavement. Around 80000 tons Processed CONARC steel slag aggregates were developed at JSW Steel, Dolvi plant and utilized as 100% substitute of natural aggregates in subgrade, granular sub-base, base course and wearing course i.e. bituminous layers and PQC and DLC layers of flexible and rigid pavement. Bituminous road section was designed for 75 MSA design traffic and built with 28 % reduced thickness in comparison to conventional asphalt road thickness prescribed in IRC:37 for 62 MSA design traffic.
Interaction with Shri Naveen Jindal Ji on Advancing Green Steel and Sustainable Waste Utilization
Interaction with the stalwart of the steel industry, Chairman JSPL and Hon. Member of Parliament, Sh. Naveen Jindal, ji at Jindal House in New Delhi. His practical approach and forward-looking vision towards steel production and waste utilization in the industry left a lasting impression.
During the meeting, I shared insights on the CSIR CRRI work focusing on steel slag road technology and discussed the future prospects for effective valorization of various types of steel slag as processed steel slag aggregates at Jindal Steel Ltd. Angul and Raigarh plants. As the President of the Indian Steel Association, he guided me on expanding the technology for promoting green infrastructure development across the nation.
Keynote Address at CII Manufacturing Conference on "Technological Advancements for an Aatma Nirbhar Foundry Industry"
Delivered a keynote address at the CII Manufacturing Conference on Indian Foundry at Hotel Lalit on 2nd September, focusing on “Technological Advancement on Creating an Aatma Nirbhar Foundry Industry.” The talk emphasized sustainable waste utilization through CSIR-CRRI’s initiatives in repurposing steel slag and foundry sand for road construction, turning industrial waste into valuable resources. Highlighted the need for a cluster-based approach to establish centralized foundry waste processing facilities to support small-scale units. Shared the stage with distinguished industry leaders including Mr. Sushil Sharma, Mr. Srinivasa Reddy V, Mr. Pritiman Panigrahi, and Mr. Brijesh Kumar Singh. The session addressed key challenges and proposed innovative solutions to promote sustainability and efficiency within the Indian foundry sector.
Interaction with Shri L.N. Mittal, Executive Chairman, ArcelorMittal Group, and Shri Aditya Mittal, Chairman AMNS India, on Advancing Steel Slag Road Technology for Sustainable Infrastructure
Had an interaction with respected L.N.Mittal Sir Executive Chairman of ArcelorMittal Group, world’s largest steel manufacturing company and Shri Aditya Mittal ji Chairman AMNS India and CEO Arcelor Mittal group under the warm presence of CEO AMNS India and President Indian Steel Association Shri Dilip Oomen Ji. Discussed CSIR-CRRI R&D initiative for valorization of steel slag as road making aggregates and steel slag road technology. Executive chairman Arcelor Mittal group showed keen interest for utilization of steel slag road technology developed by CSIR-CRRI in collaboration with AMNS India for sustainable utilization of EAF steel slag in europe for road construction.
Briefing Hon. Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari ji on the Potential of Processed Steel Slag Aggregates for Sustainable National Highway Construction
On call of Hon. Minister of Road Transport & Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari ji briefed the potential uses of processed steel slag aggregates for long term sustainable construction of National Highways to Hon. Minister in the august presence of Secretary Steel, Chairman NHAI, DG MoRTH, Secretary Gerneral IRC, and representatives of various steel industries Tata Steel, ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India, Steel Authority of India Limited, JSW Steel and Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (Rinl).
CSIR-CRRI Signs MoA with Government of Assam to Implement Steel Slag-Based Road Maintenance Technology for Pothole-Free, Sustainable Roads
Delighted to share that the CSIR CRRI! has recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the government of Assam to introduce steel slag-based road maintenance technology in the state. This collaboration is set to enhance sustainable and durable road maintenance practices within the state to make state roads pothole free. The MOA signing took place during the Advantage Assam Summit 2.0 in Guwahati, graced by the esteemed presence of Hon. Chief Minister of Assam, Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma.
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