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थीर्: सस्िेनेबल बबल्डगं्स Workshop on “Indo - German Collaboration in Research and Innovation towards

Leapfrogging in Frontier Technologies”

Theme: Sustainable Buildings

जुल ई / July 29 - 30, 2019

The Indo-German R&D collaboration driven by Council of Scientific & Industrial Research and Fraunhofer aims to strengthen scientific and applied research innovation ecosystem in India and extending partnership globally. The objective is to leverage individual strengths of the partner organizations and deepen the understanding on areas of mutual interest for formulating a concrete proposal for an accelerated industry driven/oriented innovation and research. This collaboration will result in concrete projects that will transform research ideas into application driven solutions, by transfer of knowledge and technology to increase the absorption capacity and competitiveness of the industries. Such cooperation will contribute to a greater understanding of the industry challenges and consequent solutions to establish new scientific practices and trends in the field of research.

Founded in 1949, Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is the leading organization for applied research in Europe. Its research activities are conducted by 72 Institutes and Research units across locations in Germany. The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft employs a staff of 26,600, who are qualified scientists and engineers working with an annual research budget totalling more than 2.5 billion Euros. Of this sum, more than 2.1 billion Euros is generated through contract research. Around 70 percent of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft’s contract research revenue is derived from contracts with industry and from publicly financed research projects. It is known for its path-breaking technologies across entire industrial spectra, and is responsible to fast track innovation for future scientific progress and economic development. Its global footprint is very strong with offices and research centres in the USA, Europe and Asia, and maintains strong international collaborations with excellent research partners and innovative companies around the world.

A meeting between Prof. Frank Treppe, Managing Director, Political & International Affairs and Associate Board Member, Fraunhofer Gesellschaft and Dr. Shekhar Mande, Director General, CSIR, accompanied by Ms. Anandi Iyer, Director, Fraunhofer India and Dr. Rama Swami Bansal, Head International Relations, CSIR was held in Delhi on Jan 29th 2019. The meeting identified potential possibilities of partnership between CSIR and Fraunhofer and suggested exchange of experts for discussing detailed areas / topics for addressing them together. It was agreed that CSIR and Fraunhofer could sign a MoU after specific projects for collaboration have been identified and agreed to, and the terms of collaboration including IPR, jurisdictions and

funding modalities have been finalized. The meeting culminated into a proposal for CSIR Team to visit Fraunhofer Institutes in Germany to explore concrete areas / topics for cooperation.

Fraunhofer works closely with the industry from TRL3 onwards. Out of its €2.5 billion annual funding 30% comes from the government and the rest 70% they earn themselves thorough concrete research contracts. About 26,600 persons man 72 institutes and units spread across Germany. Some significant technologies / products include White LED, MP3 Tech. (1992), World record multi-junction solor cell with 41% efficiency (2013). Fraunhofer holds the largest patent portfolio in Germany. Fraunhofer ISE is a respected partner for India.

The following high-level delegation from CSIR led by its Director General visited Germany for visiting Fraunhofer Institutes on March 4-5, 2019:

(a) Dr. Shekhar C. Mande, Director General, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

(b) Dr. Indranil Chattoraj, Director, CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory (CSIR-NML), Jamshedpur

(c) Dr. Vidyadhar Yogeshwar Mudkavi, Head, CSIR-Fourth Paradigm Institute (CSIR-4PI), Bangalore

(d) Dr. Ashok Kumar, Chief Scientist, CSIR-Central Building Research Institute (CSIR-CBRI), Roorkee

(e) Dr. Rama Swami Bansal, Chief Scientist and Head, International S&T Affairs Directorate, CSIR

The Team was accompanied by Ms Anandi Iyer, Director Fraunhofer Office India and Mr

Jose Muthattu, Scientific Assistant, Embassy of India, Berlin. The Team visited the Fraunhofer Institute of Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology (IGB) at Stuttgart, Fraunhofer Production Technology and Automation (IPA) at Stuttgart and the Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics at Holzkirchen. In each of these Institutes, the Director or Deputy Director welcomed the Team, and presentations were made by the Department Heads. CSIR profile presentation was made by DG CSIR which was followed by thematic area presentations by the concerned CSIR Team members.

DG, CSIR gave a broad overview of CSIR and Dr. Indranil Chattoraj, Director, CSIR-NML presented the R&D activities and accomplishments of CSIR in the areas of work of IGB. Also, he presented below proposal of CSIR for potential collaboration between CSIR and IGB. Dr. Ashok Kumar Chief Scientist and Head, Architecture & Planning and Efficiency of Buildimng, CSI-CBRI, Roorkee made presentation at Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics on the potential domians of research and the current R&D activities of CSIR, and accomplishments of CSIR as well as the potential collaborative areas with FIBP.

The Government of India has been emphasizing on learning from Fraunhofer model for technology development / commercialization so that CSIR could emulate best practices from Fraunhofer. CSIR was, therefore, trying to revive its dialogue with Fraunhofer. Fraunhofer has been a long time trusted innovation partner in India, collaborating with some of the major players in the field of Material Science, Energy, Environment, Automotive, Electro-mobility, Production Technology and Smart Cities, working with Industry, Government and Public Sector.

The proposed Indo-German R&D collaboration between Indian research institutions, particularly CSIR and Fraunhofer in developing solutions for fast tracking innovation involves the adoption of a German model of strong industry collaboration by taking the technologies, which are at TRL3 to TRL9, thereby delivering commercially viable solutions to the industry. . In addition, expertise of CSIR and access to various stakeholders in India can also be utilised in evolving solutions. CSIR and Fraunhofer can also provide expert services together to International Clientele particularly in Africa and South Eastern Asian countries by exploiting mutual strength. The anticipated outcomes are intended in each of the identified areas are:

[1]. Sustainable Buildings - To develop technologies for smart and energy efficient

buildings, research in lightweight construction materials and technologies for better utilization of C&D waste.

[2]. Water - To set up a water innovation hub and an observatory on water and comparison models of others around the globe.

[3]. Advanced Production Technologies - To set up a Joint Innovation Cluster for Additive Manufacturing, Functional Coatings and Frugal Innovation.

[4]. Battery Technologies - To develop future technologies for cell manufacturing - novel solutions to improve processes, performance, safety and cost of Li-ion batteries.

As an outcome of CSIR’s visit to Fraunhofer Institutes in Germany, it was decided to hold

a planning workshop in India and develop concrete proposals for joint research. Both CSIR and Fraunhofer have strong competencies in the areas of mutual interest. Considering these competencies, the workshop will provide a platform for cooperation between Indian and German partners to deliberate upon identifying complementary skills, exchange of research expertise and facilities towards mutual R&D cooperation, and commercialization with the help of industry partners. Objectives of the Workshop:

The workshop aims to develop concrete project proposals in the areas of common interest as identified, and share the same with Industry, Government and other stakeholders. CSIR in consultation with Industry stakeholders would provide the basic research ideas (TRL 3- 6) and identify topics and problem statements related to the Indian conditions. Fraunhofer would provide the expertise and support to take the research ideas to the next level (TRL 6- 9) in a joint collaboration with CSIR, and Industry would take it to commercialisation. In addition, thematic areas such as big data analytics, artificial intelligence, automation, mathematical modelling etc. can also be explored to improve services particularly to government stakeholders.

It is expected that the workshop would help to prepare the concrete projects for joint implementation by Indian and German scientists. Also, the draft MoU between CSIR and Fraunhofer would be finalised. The MoU could be signed during Indo-German Intergovernmental consultations in the presence of Heads of the two states, that is scheduled in October2019 (tentatively).

The mutual benefits in the identified area were discussed at CSIR-CBRI on Sustainable Buildings. The intended outcomes are in the form of both translational as well as cutting edge

materials / products and technologies that will assist in reducing energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions from buildings with a view to protect the environment. The solutions in the realm of new standards, materials, methods and systems will benefit the government, building investors, building construction and construction material companies, as well as small and medium enterprises.

The Programme of the Workshop conducted at CSIR-CBRI, Roorkee during July 29-30, 2019 is as follows:

Day 1: Monday, July 29th, 2019

Time Program Details / Schedule of Activities

1100hrs. Arrival of Fraunhofer Experts in S.J.Guest House, CBRI, Roorkee

Dr. Simon Schmidt, Head of International Affairs, Fraunhofer IBP

Dr. Norbert Leiss, Processing & Utilization, Department of Mineral Materials and Building Material Recycling, Fraunhofer IBP

Received by Dr. Ashok Kumar, Chief Scientist and Head, Architecture & Planning and Efficiency of Building, CSIR-CBRI and a Team of Scientists (with Flowers) - Photo

1430hrs. Arrival of Fraunhofer Experts at the Main Building, CBRI, Roorkee Received by Dr. Ashok Kumar, Chief Scientist and Head, Architecture & Planning and Efficiency of Building, CSIR-CBRI and a Team. Explain about the Building & Photo Gallery - Photo Take the Guests to Director’s Chamber for Briefing

1445-1545 hrs. Welcome by Director & Dr. Ashok Kumar

Presentation of Flowers to the FIBP Experts, Director and Outside Participants

Introduction by FIBP experts and Indian experts- CVs display on LED

A Brief Presentation by Dr. Ashok Kumar on R&D strengths of CSIR and Areas of S&T Cooperation

Presentation by FIBP Experts

Discussion on the areas of mutual interest

Any other Point with the Permission of the Director, CBRI.

Vote of Thanks by Ms. Monalisa Behera

1600-1730 hrs.

Visit to CBRI facilities / labs Experiment on Optical Fibre System for day lighting interior spaces

behind Auditorium Efficiency of Building – Guarded Hot Plate Apparatus, Dr. Anuj Lab. and

Solar Thermal AC. Rural Park – Green Retrofitting Models Fire Research Lab PPCD Lab Cement Concrete & Composite Lab OBM Lab Nanotechnology & Clay Products Lab Technology Park – Colony

Day 2: Tuesday, July 30th, 2019

Time Program Details / Schedule of Activities

0930hrs. Arrival of Fraunhofer Experts in CBRI, Roorkee Received by Dr. Ashok Kumar, Chief Scientist and Head, Architecture & Planning and Efficiency of Building, CSIR-CBRI and a Team of Scientists

0945hrs. Starting the Day with Welcome by Dr. Ashok Kumar, Chief Scientist and Head, Architecture & Planning and Efficiency of Building, CSIR-CBRI.

0945-1115 hrs. Detailed discussion / presentation on the specific topics defined in the proposal

Director , CSIR Experts, and Outside Participants Sub-Theme I : Sustainability and Energy Efficient Buildings

1130-1300hrs. Presentation on the specific topics defined in the proposal

Sub-Theme II : Light Weight Construction Materials & Technologies

1400-1530 hrs.

Presentation s on the remaining Three Themes Sub-Theme III : Geopolymerization for development of construction materials Sub-Theme IV : Multifunctional Coatings / Materials Sub-Theme V : Disaster Resilient Buildings (Fire)

1545-1730hrs. Developing the Projects / Ideas with CSIR-CBRI and its industry partners for joint R&D collaboration.

Defining the intended outcome of the technical sessions in all the five sub -themes.

Prioritization of Projects / Ideas and Defining the next steps

Any other Point with the Permission of the Director, CBRI.

List of Speakers

Sr. No. Topic Name and Affiliation

Sub-Theme : Sustainability and Energy Efficient Buildings

1. Research requirements in building energy efficiency

Dr. N.Gopalakrishnan

Director, CSIR- CBRI, Roorkee

2. Sustainability challenges in buildings

Prof. Monto Mani

Centre for Sustainable Technologies, IISc, Bangalore

3. (a) Daylighting design, light shelves and fiber optic

systems for adequate daylighting in buildings

(b) Sustainable Retrofitting: Green retrofit systems / technologies for existing buildings

Dr. Ashok Kumar Chief Scientist and Head Architecture & Planning and Efficiency of Building Groups, CSIR- CBRI, Roorkee

4. Physiological thermal comfort in transient conditions

Dr. E.Rajasekar

Asstt. Prof., IIT Roorkee

5. Life cycle energy assessment of the residential building stock in India

Ms. Sayantani Lala

Scientist, CSIR- CBRI, Roorkee

6. Energy efficient, low cost, solar assisted water heating systems for cold climatic regions for a community size of 100 and 200 persons

Dr. Chandan Swaroop

Scientist, CSIR- CBRI

7. Borehole heat exchanger for building cooling using geothermal energy

Dr. Tabish Alam


8. Thermally adaptive textile reinforced concrete panels for building energy efficiency

Dr. Smitha Gopinath

Senior Scientist, CSIR-SERC, Chennai

9. Flow mode transition and its effect on reducing convection heat losses in flat plate solar collectors

Sh. Nagesh B Balam Senior Scientist, CSIR- CBRI, Roorkee

Sub-Theme : Light Weight Construction Materials & Technologies

10.

Lightweight composites from agro-forestry & other wastes

Dr. S.R. Karade

Senior Principal Scientist,

CSIR- CBRI, Roorkee

11. Organic and inorganic waste particulates fortified hybrid green composite materials for multifunctional applications

Dr. Asokan Pappu

Senior Principal Scientist

CSIR- AMPRI, Bhopal

12. Light weight construction materials from industrial wastes

Dr. N. K. Dhal

Chief Scientist, Head, Environment & Sustainability Dept., CSIR – IMMT, Bhubaneshwar

13. High performance light weight sandwich composite wall panel using C&D waste

Er. (Ms.) Monalisa Behera

Scientist, CSIR – CBRI, Roorkee

14. (a) FRP bridge deck systems for light weight and fast track construction.

(b) Feasibility study on adhesively bonded joints for light weight steel structures

Dr. M.B. Anoop

Senior Principal Scientist

CSIR-SERC, Chennai

15. Green concrete using foundry sand as industrial waste for buildings infrastructure applications (for GRIHA and / or ECBC compliance)

Dr. Kishor S. Kulkarni Scientist, CSIR- CBRI, Roorkee

16. Light weight building components using flue gas desulfurization gypsum

Er. Soumitra Maiti


17. High performance concrete using C&D wastes for building infrastructure applications

Er. Santha Kumar

Scientist, CSIR- CBRI

18. Light weight construction composites from industrial wastes

Dr. (Ms.) Surabhi Muduli

Scientist, CSIR – IMMT, Bhubaneshwar

Sub-Theme: Geopolymerization for development of construction materials

19. (a) Tailoring of pore characteristic in light weight porous geopolymer for improved heat and acoustic insulation properties

(b) Graphene-hydroxyapatite based autonomous self-healing geopolymer cement

Dr. Sanjay Kumar


NML, Jamshedpur

20. Molecular engineered functional hybrid materials by co-geopolymerisation of inorganic-organic compounds

Ms. Rashmi Singla

Scientist, NML, Jamshedpur

21. High performance ambient temperature cured geopolymer concrete

Sh. S.K. Singh


CSIR- CBRI, Roorkee

22. Advanced geopolymeric concrete utilizing industrial by-products for infrastructural applications.

Dr. (Er.) Manish Mudgal Senior Principal Scientist CSIR- AMPRI, Bhopal

23. Performance based mix design for 3D printing geopolymer concrete.

Dr. Smitha Gopinath

Senior Scientist, CSIR-SERC, Chennai

Sub-Theme : Multifunctional Coatings / Materials

24. Multifunctional Polymeric Blends and Coatings using Bio-based Renewable content (MPBC-BR)

Dr. P.C. Thapliyal


CSIR- CBRI, Roorkee

Sub-Theme : Disaster Resilient Buildings (Fire)

25. Fire resistant and energy efficient rigid polyurethane sandwich panels

Dr. Harpal Singh

Chief Scientist, CSIR- CBRI, Roorkee

Participants from Industry

26. Reliance Industries Limited, Mumbai (Thermally Adaptive Textile Reinforced Concrete Panels for Building Energy Efficiency)

Dr. Srinivasan Duraiswamy Vice President, New Technology Business development – Petchem, Reliance Industries Ltd., Mumbai

27. JMR Enterprises, Vidisha, M.P

(Geopolymerization)

Mr. Sanjay Singh Chauhan JMR Enterprises, Vidisha, M.P.

Other Participants

28. Light Weight materials Dr. Rajni Lakhani


CSIR- CBRI, Roorkee

29. Nano Materials / Coatings Dr. L.P.Singh

Principal Scientist,

CSIR- CBRI, Roorkee

30. Disaster Resilient Buildings Dr. Navjeev Saxena


CSIR- CBRI, Roorkee

31. Light Weight materials Er. Rajesh Kumar Sharma

Scientist,CSIR- CBRI, Roorkee

32. Geopolymerization Er. Reyazur Rehman


33-36 Dr. Avlokita Agarwal, Asstt. Prof., IIT Roorkee, Er. Rakesh Paswan and other Scientists from CSIR-CBRI, Ph.D.Scholars, SRFs, JRFs & Others, etc.

After the presentations, the widespread discussions were held during the Workshop

with the German experts to group the ideas / projects discussed into four or five projects

looking into the merit as well as the suitability of the potential collaboration and industrial

application / need. The following Broad Areas and Specific Topics Defined in the Indo-German

Workshop, were finalized / identified in the discussions for further collaboration with FIBP,

German Experts:

Concluding Session at New Delhi: July 31 & August 1, 2019

As part of the Indo- German Workshop held at CSIR-CBRI, Roorkee, the Concluding Sessions were held at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi on July 31st (AN), and August 1st, 2019 to discuss the outcomes of the Workshops held at CSIR-CBRI (Sustainable Buildings), CECRI (Battery Technologies), NCL (Production Technologies & Additive Manufacturing), and NEERI (Water). The idea was to identify the Areas and the Specific Topics defined along with the Mutual Areas of Interest to CSIR and Fraunhofer, Germany.

The Session of 31st July was split into four themes and the Theme for CSIR-CBRI was

“Sustainable Buildings”, as was discussed at CBRI during July 29th & 30th, 2019. Dr. Ashok Kumar, Chief Scientist, CSIR-CBRI & Dr. Simon Schmidt, Head of International Affairs, Fraunhofer, IBP presented the ‘Consolidated Outcomes’ of the discussions held at CBRI. As there were 26 ideas coming out of the discussions split into five themes, the Committee members / participants and organizers pointed out they are looking for only a couple of ideas looking into the competencies of both CSIR and FIBP.

Broad Areas Specific Topics Defined

Sustainable Design and Retrofitting

• Design strategies, assessing thermal and hygro-thermal material behaviour, integration of renewable based materials

• Development of retrofitting systems

• Low cost, lightweight, prefabricated housing

Cooling and Heating Systems

• Energy efficient, low cost, solar assisted heating and cooling systems

• Using natural heat sinks for cooling (e.g. geothermal sinks)

Thermal Comfort

• Evaluation of physiological comfort KPI´s to assess the adaptive comfort levels

Region Specific Materials and Technologies

• Building components from industrial, agro-forest and C&D waste (e.g. FGD-gypsum, fly ash -husk)

• Geopolymer based building materials • Life cycle assessment of materials

Dr. Gopalakrishnan, Director, CBRI clarified on this and certain other queries raised by the participants. Therefore, based on the inputs and the discussions that were held after the presentations, the 26 ideas were grouped into four areas, such as: (i) Sustainable Design and Retrofitting, (ii) Cooling and Heating systems, (iii) Thermal Comfort, and (iv) Region Specific Materials and Technologies as mentioned above. The presentation was further modified and was further trimmed / focused looking into the time slot given to each theme Coordinators.

The Day 2 on ‘Conclusion Session’ started with welcome address by Dr. Shekher C Mande, DG CSIR, followed by Special Address by Dr. K. Vijay Raghvan, Principal Scientific Adviser to GoI, wherein he stressed on the need to not limiting the collaboration to CSIR but also involve academic Institutions. On this, Dr. Ashok Kumar during his presentation mentioned that during the deliberations held at CBRI, the experts from IISc Bangalore, and IIT Roorkee were invited.

In the address given by Shri Rajeev Kumar, Vice Chairman, NITI Ayog, he stated that being economist, I may be misfit in the deliberations amongst the galaxy of scientific community, however, ‘I will try to link economics with science, he reiterated’. Sh. Rajeev Kumar also informed about the new Mission launched by GoI called “Atal Innovation Mission” on July 31st, 2019.

He informed that we should follow Dr. R.A. Mashekar’s (former DG CSIR) slogan of ‘Pole-vault’ in place of ‘Leapfrogging’ to bring Research & Innovation for developing viable technological solutions in India for the societal upliftment and emerging needs of GoI. He also said that the GoI is eagerly looking for the 100 problems, and the solutions defined/ promised by CSIR in the coming months.

Further there were presentations from the dignitaries of Fraunhofer, Dr. Eckart

Bierduempel, Head Multinational Networking and Dr. Jasper Wieck, Deputy Chief of Mission,

Embassy of Federal Republic of Germany in New Delhi.

The vote of thanks was given by Ms. Anandi Ayer, Director, Fraunhofer Office, India, wherein she mentioned that Sh Rajeev Kumar has assured to fund the projects having merit in no time.

The afternoon session started with the presentations made by Dr. Ashok Kumar, and Dr. Simon Schmidt on the ‘Specific Topics Defined and Ideas Emerged’ out of the discussions held at CBRI, Roorkee. The efforts were appreciated by all the participants to group 26 ideas into four areas. After the presentations of four themes, there was a Session on Industry Participation. The idea was to involve industries & identify the problems being faced, and the solutions they are expecting from CSIR, and also informing / commenting on the merit of the projects / ideas finalized. The following industries were present in the discussions:

1. Reliance Industries Limited, Mumbai (Thermally Adaptive Textile Reinforced Concrete Panels for Building Energy Efficiency)

Dr. Srinivasan Duraiswamy Vice President – New Technology Business development – Petchem Reliance Industries Ltd., Mumbai

2. NETRA, NTPC Limited, Greater NOIDA (Development of high performance ambient temperature cured geopolymer concrete)

Mr. Rajiv Satyakam Addl. Gen. Manager, NETRA, NTPC Limited, Plot no. 3, Block-E, Ecotech-II, Udhyog Vihar, Greater NOIDA

3. Oorja Energy Engineering Services Pvt. Ltd. Hyderabad ( Heating & Cooling Systems)

Mr. Vamsikrishna Todeti Business Dev. Manager, Hyderabad

It was also added that we will further discuss with the industrial partners to identify and prioritize the number of projects in the coming days while formulating detailed project proposals. Dr. Carlos Valenzuela, Managing Director, DE- Patentverwertung, GmbH gave a presentation on IP management in which he said that CSIR is very good at patents in sciences disciplines but not so good in engineering patents, although a lot of work has been done.Dr. Rama S Bansal gave an overview of CSIR in leapfrogging in research & innovation, and Ms. Anandi Iyer gave highlights of Fraunhofer and the funding availability.

So this session further pruned the project ideas identified into the following priority projects / ideas after discussions with the industrial partners present in the meeting.

The last Session was to highlight the ideas in which the industries are looking for immediate, medium – term and long – term solutions, presented by Dr. Simon Schmidt. This was further highlighted / strengthened by Dr. N. Gopalakrishnan, Director CBRI, pin – pointing certain ideas / projects which Dr. Simon missed out that included improving the workability of geoploymerization, cooling & heating systems, proposed by NTPC, NETRA, New Delhi, and also to include water as important part of sustainable retrofitting projects, while talking about certification.

Prioritization of Project Ideas

Tentative Timeline

Potential Industrial Partner

Intended Outcome: Who will the solution benefit?

High performance green concrete

2-3 years NBCC; L&T; Lowering the embodied energy: Cement industry, builders

Geopolymerisation based building components

1-3 years JMR enterprises Vidisha (MP); NTPC New Delhi

New material with higher durability: prefab components industry

Light weight materials (using different kinds of wastes)

2-3 years IL&FS; NBCC; L&T Reuse of waste and lowering the thermal conductivity: Builders, contactor

Thermally adaptive Textile Reinforced Concrete Panels

2-3 year Reliance; others Novel retrofitting, prefabrication system: House owner, occupants, prefab components industry

Director CSIR- SERC did mention to include few more projects like smart infrastructure & cities from those who have not been able to participate in the Workshop to include more problems. On this, DG CSIR stressed to focus on / stick to already identified areas only, and take care of the disaster resiliency. The other Directors present during the meeting also shared their perspectives on the research problems / ideas.

Further interactions / deliberations were held with several participating scientists and industry representatives regarding issues related to design, building materials, and construction technologies and collaboration with Fraunhofer. The meeting ended with vote of thanks and felicitations to German guests & participants by DG CSIR, followed by Group Photos.

Before leaving, I have requested Dr. Simon Schmidt and team to start working on the

ideas that have been identified, till we get a further notification from CSIR Hq. Dr. Simon appreciated the idea and said that after reaching Germany, he will have a meeting the concerned experts and brief them about the emerging ideas and start working and prioritizing both from Indian as well as German perspectives point of view. Overall, the Workshop was a grand success. Dr. Ashok Kumar Chief Scientist & Head, Architecture & Planning and Efficiency of Building Groups Indo-German Workshop Theme Coordinator: Sustainable Buildings

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