With reference to the research labs being established by Saint-Gobain India and IIT-Madras, consider the following statements: 1. The laboratories are named DRSTI and CAREN. 2. The project is supported by a grant of ₹5 crore over a three-year period. 3. The labs will be located at the Centre of Excellence on Technologies for High-carbon Construction. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Saint-Gobain India and IIT-Madras to establish two labs with ₹3.8 crore grant

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· IT, AI, semiconductors & computing· Prelims· 3 November 2026

Public-private partnerships in R&D for sustainable infrastructure: a GS3 Science & Technology case study.

Why in news

Saint-Gobain India and IIT-Madras are establishing two research laboratories (DRSTI and CAREN) to focus on sustainable construction materials and digital technologies.

Background

The project is supported by a ₹3.8 crore grant over a three-year period. The laboratories will be located at the Centre of Excellence on Technologies for Low-carbon and Lean Construction at IIT-Madras.

Facts for Prelims

BodyIIT-Madras is collaborating with Saint-Gobain India to establish research labs.
FactThe project is supported by a ₹3.8 crore grant over a three-year duration.
FactThe labs are named DRSTI and CAREN.
PlaceThe labs will be situated at the Centre of Excellence on Technologies for Low-carbon and Lean Construction.

Prelims practice question

With reference to the research labs being established by Saint-Gobain India and IIT-Madras, consider the following statements:

The laboratories are named DRSTI and CAREN.
The project is supported by a grant of ₹5 crore over a three-year period.
The labs will be located at the Centre of Excellence on Technologies for High-carbon Construction.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)3 only
(c)1 and 2 only
(d)2 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (a) 1 only — Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The project is supported by a ₹3.8 crore grant. Statement 3 is incorrect: The labs are at the Centre of Excellence on Technologies for Low-carbon and Lean Construction.

For Mains

Q. Discuss how public-private partnerships in R&D can accelerate the adoption of sustainable construction materials and digital technologies in India's infrastructure sector.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

R&D synergy: Bridging academic research with industrial application for material efficiency
Sustainability transition: Reducing carbon footprint in construction through low-carbon material innovation
Digital integration: Enhancing structural durability and productivity via digital technology adoption

Keywords: Public-Private Partnership · Sustainable Construction · Low-carbon Materials · Research and Development · Digital Transformation

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