Frequently Asked Questions – Related to Projects

1. What are the different types of projects taken up by CSIR-CRRI?

The different types of Projects taken up by CSIR-CRRI are

 CSIR and In house Funded R&D Projects
 Externally Funded Projects which can be of three types, namely,
 Contract R&D Projects
 Consultancy Projects
 Technical Services Projects

2. Does CSIR-CRRI takes up any field related problems forwarded by PIUs/ Implementing Agencies for
R&D work/ providing solution?

Yes, CSIR-CRRI takes up any road and road transportation related (including Bridges) field problems
for providing solutions.

3. Whether CSIR-CRRI takes up Projects sponsored by Private Companies?

Yes, CSIR-CRRI takes up projects sponsored by Private Companies also, in road and road
transportation sector.

4. What is the procedure for referring a field problem to CSIR-CRRI?

PIUs/ Implementing Agencies/ Private Contractors who desire to refer a road and road transportation
related field problem to CSIR-CRRI, should write a letter / email addressed to the Director, CSIR-CRRI
to take up R&D studies on the field problem being faced by them. The letter/ email should include
information about site location, details of the problem, photos if any, etc.,

5. Whether testing of materials/ mixes, etc is taken up by CSIR-CRRI?

Yes, Testing of materials/mixes are taken up by CSIR-CRRI, depending upon the availability of the
concerned staff/ equipment time.

6. Who is the contact person in CSIR-CRRI for project related queries?

The contact person for project related queries in CSIR-CRRI:

The Director,
CSIR-Central Road Research Institute
Mathura Road, New Delhi - 110025
(Email: director.crri@nic.in)

7. How the cost of the projects taken up by CSIR-CRRI is determined?

Cost of project is determined after understanding the requirement of the project from the concerned
client and it would be based on the costing procedures indicated in CSIR Guidelines.