Ministry of Science & Technology
CSIR-CRRI Conducts Specialized Training for PWD Delhi Engineers on CAQM Standard Framework for Paving and Greening of Urban Roads
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Source-grounded summary
The CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CRRI) organized a specialized training program for engineers of the Public Works Department (PWD), Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD), focusing on the implementation of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) Standard Framework for the paving and greening of urban roads. The one-day training program covered technical and field-level planning modules led by CRRI experts, including framework principles, carriageway design, transit and non-motorized transport, safety, and infrastructure integration aimed at curbing road dust and improving air quality.