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The world’s first 200-meter-long Bamboo Crash Barrier has been installed on the Vani-Warora Highway in Vidarbha in Maharashtra making it an extraordinary accomplishment towards achieving Atma Nirbhar Bharat initiative.
Named Bahu Balli, this Bamboo Crash Barrier, underwent rigorous testing at various government-run institutions such as the National Automotive Test Tracks (NATRAX) in Pithampur, Indore. It was rated as Class 1 during the Fire Rating Test conducted at the Central Building Research Institute (CBRI) in Roorkee. Additionally, it has also been accredited by the Indian Road Congress. The recycling value of the bamboo barrier is 50-70 percent whereas that of steel barriers is 30-50 percent.
It is a remarkable achievement for the bamboo sector and India as a whole, as this crash barrier offers a perfect alternative to steel and addresses environmental concerns and their aftermath. Furthermore, it is a rural and agriculture-friendly industry in itself making it an even more significant milestone.