• Message from Director General

    Having gone through one of the most eventful years in recent history,it is heartening to share the notion with all of you that mankind is set to pass the test of resolve and solidarity, yet again.Through all this time that we had to go through together fighting COVID-19 as one, I hope that my message finds you, your personal and professional families in best of health.

    Significant announcements on reinvigorating infrastructure were made in the Union Budget 2021-22 to addresses expectations of ‘New India’, providing clear impetus on AtmaNirbhar Bharat. Fast tracking infrastructure projects and initiating new projects by the Government will help cement demand gain momentum, having a chain reaction on production, reaching as far as increased employment.

    The NCB International Seminars have emerged as singular biennial events in this part of the globe which the cement and construction industry the world over look forward to for participation. The continued interest of participants over the years is a testament of benefits reaped by them and their continued patronage has enabled this event reach the milestone of its 17th edition.

    After immense success of 16thNCB International Seminar, I’m glad to inform you that from henceforth, NCB shall be organizing “17thNCB International Conference on Cement, Concrete and Building Materials”from 15th to 18th December 2021 in Air Force Auditorium, Subroto Park, New Delhi.

    Like earlier events, theforthcoming Conference is expected to receive an overwhelming response from various industrial sectors, Government, academia, machinery manufacturers & consultants from India and across the globe. This Conference, like previous NCB Seminars is expected to witness panel discussions on focused areas, keynote addresses from eminent speakers from industry and academia as well as technical papers. Leading equipment manufacturers and service providers are expected to showcase all of our combined modern technology which promises to aid in decarbonizing the industry, theirtechnological prowess, new products and services in a Technical Exhibition, in sync with the Conference

    While reviewing the developments which have taken place during the intervening period since the last event in the series, especially in the areas of alternate fuels and raw materials, climate change, emissions control, CDM, ready mix concrete, nano-technology, etc., the event will serve fordoyens of cement and concrete sector, policy makers, academicians, professionals, engineers and scientists to come under one roof and discuss onproviding concrete solutions to the industry for ensuring its long term sustainability.

    In its concluding session, presentation of National awards for Energy Efficiency, Environmental Excellence and Quality Excellence in Indian Cement Industry to outstanding cement plants shall encourage the industry to seek sustainable and environmentally benign manufacturing and consumption processes.

    I look forward to your patronage as well as presence in the upcoming 17th NCB Conference which shall be uniqueexperience for all of us.

    Dr. B N Mohapatra
    Director General


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