Ministry of Commerce & Industry press release · 31 March 2026 · pibtracker filter

National Council for Cement and Building Materials signs MoU with Delhi Technological University to strengthen skill development and capacity building in construction sector

PRID2247307 MinistryMinistry of Commerce & Industry Released31 March 2026 Reading6 min

Posted On: 31 MAR 2026 4:51PM by PIB Delhi The National Council for Cement and Building Materials (NCB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Delhi Technological University (DTU), marking a significant step towards strengthening research–academia collaboration in India’s cement and construction sector. The collaboration aims to promote joint research and innovation in cement and concrete technologies, provide training opportunities for students, professionals and stakeholders, and enhance skill development and capacity building across the sector. It will also facilitate knowledge exchange between academia and industry, enabling the dissemination of best practices and technical expertise. The partnership is expected to contribute significantly towards advancing sustainable and resilient infrastructure in the country, while strengthening India’s construction ecosystem through improved technical capabilities and institutional collaboration. The MoU was signed by Dr. L. P. Singh, Director General, NCB and Shri Binod Doley, Registrar, DTU, in the presence of Professor Prateek Sharma, Vice Chancellor, DTU; Dr. S. K. Chaturvedi, Joint Director & Secretary, NCB; Dr. Sanjay Mundra, General Manager & Head (ETS), NCB; and Dr. Kapil Kukreja, General Manager & Head (CME), NCB on March 30, 2026 at DTU, New Delhi. *** Abhishek Dayal/Garima Singh (Release ID: 2247307) Visitor Counter : 1047 Read this release in: Urdu , हिन्दी Ministry of Commerce & Industry National Council for Cement and Building Materials signs MoU with Delhi Technological University to strengthen skill development and capacity building in construction sector Posted On: 31 MAR 2026 4:51PM by PIB Delhi The National Council for Cement and Building Materials (NCB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Delhi Technological University (DTU), marking a significant step towards strengthening research–academia collaboration in India’s cement and construction sector. The collaboration aims to promote joint research and innovation in cement and concrete technologies, provide training opportunities for students, professionals and stakeholders, and enhance skill development and capacity building across the sector. It will also facilitate knowledge exchange between academia and industry, enabling the dissemination of best practices and technical expertise. The partnership is expected to contribute significantly towards advancing sustainable and resilient infrastructure in the country, while strengthening India’s construction ecosystem through improved technical capabilities and institutional collaboration. The MoU was signed by Dr. L. P. Singh, Director General, NCB and Shri Binod Doley, Registrar, DTU, in the presence of Professor Prateek Sharma, Vice Chancellor, DTU; Dr. S. K. Chaturvedi, Joint Director & Secretary, NCB; Dr. Sanjay Mundra, General Manager & Head (ETS), NCB; and Dr. Kapil Kukreja, General Manager & Head (CME), NCB on March 30, 2026 at DTU, New Delhi. *** Abhishek Dayal/Garima Singh (Release ID: 2247307) The National Council for Cement and Building Materials (NCB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Delhi Technological University (DTU), marking a significant step towards strengthening research–academia collaboration in India’s cement and construction sector. The collaboration aims to promote joint research and innovation in cement and concrete technologies, provide training opportunities for students, professionals and stakeholders, and enhance skill development and capacity building across the sector. It will also facilitate knowledge exchange between academia and industry, enabling the dissemination of best practices and technical expertise. The partnership is expected to contribute significantly towards advancing sustainable and resilient infrastructure in the country, while strengthening India’s construction ecosystem through improved technical capabilities and institutional collaboration. The MoU was signed by Dr. L. P. Singh, Director General, NCB and Shri Binod Doley, Registrar, DTU, in the presence of Professor Prateek Sharma, Vice Chancellor, DTU; Dr. S. K. Chaturvedi, Joint Director & Secretary, NCB; Dr. Sanjay Mundra, General Manager & Head (ETS), NCB; and Dr. Kapil Kukreja, General Manager & Head (CME), NCB on March 30, 2026 at DTU, New Delhi. <img src="https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/userfiles/image/235mZ1VB.jpg" style="height:400px; width:500px" /> *** Abhishek Dayal/Garima Singh   " /> var mPlayer = document.getElementById("background_music"); var mPlayAction = document.getElementById("playbutton"); var isPlaying = false; function playAudio() { mPlayer.play(); isPlaying = true; document.getElementById('stopA').style.display = "block"; document.getElementById('playA').style.display = "none"; } function pauseAudio() { mPlayer.pause(); isPlaying = false; document.getElementById('playA').style.display = "block"; document.getElementById('stopA').style.display = "none"; } //function HandleAudio() { // if (isPlaying == true) { // //Playing already Pause it // pauseAudio(); // } else { // //Play the music // playAudio(); // } //} var synth = window.speechSynthesis; 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