BPCL Corporate R&D Centre bags ASSOCHAM Award for Innovative Waste Plastic Geocell module for road pavement
28 Apr 2026 | BPCL
BPCL’s Corporate R&D Centre (CRDC) has been honoured with the prestigious ASSOCHAM Award at the India Infrastructure Conference & Achievers Awards 2026 for its innovative Waste Plastic-based Geocell Network for Road Pavements, developed in collaboration with the Central Road Research Institute (CRRI). The solution transforms end-of-life plastic waste into a sustainable road infrastructure application that enhances pavement durability and reduces maintenance costs, with successful pilot projects already validated in the Delhi-NCR region. The award was presented by Shri Nitin Gadkari and received on behalf of BPCL by Dr. Chiranjeevi Thota, GM (R&D), and Dr. Mahesh Kasture, CM (R&D), reaffirming BPCL’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and nation-building.