CSIR-CRRI Showcases Indigenous MSS+ Road Technology to Govt. of Rajasthan

Key Highlights:

• CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI) showcased its indigenous Modified Mix Seal Surfacing Plus (MSS+) Technology to the Government of Rajasthan.
• The technology aims to promote sustainable, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly road construction and maintenance.
• A live demonstration was conducted on a Jaipur city road using the MSS+ Smart Mix Pro Automatic Plant.
• MSS+ Technology has been successfully implemented on over 100 kilometres of roads in Uttar Pradesh.
• The Government of Rajasthan expressed interest in evaluating the technology for wider application in the state.

Detailed Insights:

• The initiative reflects CSIR's commitment to supporting State Governments in adopting innovative, low-carbon, and environmentally responsible technologies.
• MSS+ Technology extends pavement life while significantly reducing construction emissions, energy consumption, and maintenance costs.
• The MSS+ Smart Mix Pro Automatic Plant is India's first indigenously developed automatic mobile mixing plant, ensuring consistent quality and efficiency.
• This technology offers a promising solution for preventive road maintenance through faster execution and improved quality control.
• CSIR-CRRI continues to develop advanced indigenous road technologies contributing to climate-resilient transportation systems.

Scientific/Technical Concepts Involved:

• Modified Mix Seal Surfacing Plus (MSS+): An indigenous road technology designed for sustainable, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly road construction and maintenance.
• MSS+ Smart Mix Pro Automatic Plant: India's first indigenously developed automatic mobile mixing plant for MSS+ Technology, enabling automated material proportioning and mixing.