Tata Steel’s Industrial By‑Product Management Division (IBMD) is playing a pivotal role in upgrading National Highway 53 in Odisha by supplying 20,000 tonnes of ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS), branded as Tata Dureco. This eco-friendly by-product is being used as a sustainable substitute for cement in the 76 km widening stretch between Chandikhol and Paradip, significantly enhancing connectivity across the Jajpur, Kendrapada, and Jagatsinghpur districts.
Developed from steelmaking by-products, Tata Dureco is GreenPro-certified and offers higher durability, increased resistance to sulfate and chloride attacks, and lower permeability-benefits that contribute to longer-lasting infrastructure and reduced maintenance needs. By converting industrial slag into a valuable construction material, Taj Steel is supporting both circular economy practices and India’s climate targets by lowering CO₂ emissions in concrete production.
With a current production capacity of approximately 40 kilotons per month, IBMD has already supplied around 20 kilotons for the NH‑53 project. This initiative not only supports smoother freight movement to Paradip Port but sets a precedent for sustainable infrastructure methods in national highway development.
This collaboration between Tata Steel and infrastructure authorities exemplifies how industrial byproducts can be repurposed to reinforce road safety, environmental resilience, and long-term sustainability in public works.
