The CSIR–National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST), under the CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative, is organising a Skill Development Programme (SDP) titled “Waste to Wealth Technologies – Innovative Building Materials from Industrial Wastes” on 16 November 2026. The programme aims to familiarise participants with innovative technologies for converting industrial and municipal waste into sustainable and value-added construction materials.
The one-day programme will be conducted in online mode, with a registration fee of ₹1,000 (including GST). Interested candidates can apply online through the official CSIR-NIIST skill development portal. The last date for submission of applications is 12 November 2026.
The programme will focus on the potential of industrial solid wastes generated by mining, metallurgical and other industries as resources for developing sustainable building materials. Key topics include the chemistry and characterisation of industrial solid wastes, process technologies for manufacturing bricks and other building products, eco-friendly manufacturing strategies, and the use of bio-based binders and additives in construction materials.
The curriculum will also cover green strategies for waste consolidation, R&D projects relevant to industrial waste utilisation at CSIR-NIIST, and the preparation of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the brick industry. Through these sessions, participants will gain insights into the technological processes and practical approaches involved in waste valorisation and sustainable construction.
The programme highlights the growing importance of circular economy principles in the construction sector, where industrial by-products can be transformed into useful resources, reducing dependence on conventional raw materials and supporting environmentally responsible manufacturing.
Dr. Ananthakumar S, Scientist-G and Head, CSIR-NIIST, will serve as the resource person for the programme.
The initiative is intended for graduates, diploma holders and industry professionals interested in science, engineering, materials technology and sustainable construction practices. CSIR-NIIST’s broader skill development initiative aims to strengthen industry-oriented technical capabilities through knowledge generation and practical exposure to emerging technologies.
Programme Details
- Programme: Skill Development Programme (SDP)
- Title: Waste to Wealth Technologies – Innovative Building Materials from Industrial Wastes
- Organiser: CSIR–National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST)
- Date: 16 November 2026
- Mode: Online
- Registration Fee: ₹1,000 (including GST)
- Last Date to Apply: 12 November 2026
- Resource Person: Dr. Ananthakumar S, Scientist-G and Head, CSIR-NIIST
Registration: http://sdp.niist.res.in/Candidate_Reg.aspx
For further information and online applications, visit the official CSIR-NIIST Skill Development Programme portal.
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