The Indian Airport Pavement Symposium (IAPS 2026), organized by CSIR-CRRI and BTS, brought together key stakeholders to discuss various aspects of airport pavements and their role in a sustainable aviation future.
On October 23, 2026, the Indian Airport Pavement Symposium (IAPS 2026) took place at the CSIR-CRRI Auditorium, New Delhi. The symposium was organized by CSIR-CRRI in association with Bharat Tiki Tar Shell India Private Limited (BTS).
The event, convened under the theme 'Advancing Performance-Based Airport Pavements for a Resilient and Sustainable Aviation Future,' aimed to bring together key stakeholders including regulators, airport operators, armed forces, academic leaders, and global pavement experts.
Dr. (Mrs.) N. Kalaiselvi, Director General, CSIR and Secretary, DSIR, Government of India, inaugurated the symposium and emphasized the importance of indigenous research, development, technological innovation, and institutional collaboration in strengthening critical national transportation infrastructure.
As guest of honour, Mr. Manoj Menon, Executive Director, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), delivered a special address highlighting the role of industry-driven innovation and material technologies in meeting the evolving requirements of aviation infrastructure.
Dr. Ch. Ravi Sekhar, Director, CSIR-CRRI, highlighted the Institute’s longstanding contributions to pavement engineering, road and airport infrastructure research, asset management, and the development of technical standards. He underscored the importance of translating scientific research into practical engineering solutions to enhance the durability, safety, and sustainability of airport pavements.
The welcome address and contextual remarks were delivered by Dr. Ashish Walia, Sr.Scientist, CSIR-CRRI & Organizing Secretary. The vote of thanks was proposed by Dr. K. Ravinder, Head, Information, Liaison and Training, CSIR-CRRI.
The technical sessions addressed key challenges in pavement planning, quality control, sustainable airfields, and modified bituminous materials.
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