New Centre of Excellence for Ceramics Established in Rajasthan
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Establishment of Centre of Excellence for Ceramics in Rajasthan. |
| Location | Rajasthan, India. |
| Objective | Promote ceramic industry through exploration, mining, processing, and world-class research. |
| Key Resources | Abundant reserves of ceramic minerals (ball clay, silica sand, quartz, china clay, feldspar). |
| Current Issue | Raw materials are sent to other states for processing despite local potential. |
| Role of the Centre | Provide technical guidance for mining, processing, and manufacturing of ceramic minerals. |
| Focus Areas | - Insulators for electricity supply- Sanitaryware products- Tiles for real estate- Pottery and bricks- Semi-conductors for electronics. |
| Stakeholders | Contributions from Bikaner Technical University, CGCRI, and IIT (BHU). |
| Central Glass & Ceramic Research Institute (CGCRI) | - Founded in 1950- Headquarters in Kolkata- Specializes in glass, ceramics, mica, and refractories research.- Operates under CSIR. |