GreenAshCon 2026 – International Conference on Fly Ash & Green Building Materials
Date: 11th - 12th December Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
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GreenAshcon - 11th - 12th December - CSIR - NEERI, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India

GREEN ASHCON 2026

GREEN ASHCON 2026 is an industry-focused conference and expo that brings together stakeholders involved in the Generation, Transportation, Utilization, Technology, Regulation, Research, and Business of Fly Ash, Coal Gasification Ash, and Manufactured Sand (M-Sand).

Organiser - Green Ash Foundation

Green Ash Foundation, Nagpur: is a non-profit organization actively promoting the use of fly ash and industrial by-products as sustainable construction materials. The Foundation organizes training programmes, workshops, conferences, and technology development initiatives aimed at maximizing the utilization of fly ash and other industrial wastes. Since 2017, the International Conference & Expo “GREEN ASHCON” has successfully brought together policymakers, researchers, industries, regulators, entrepreneurs, and end users from across India.

Knowledge Partner - CSIR-NEERI

Established in 1958 as the Central Public Health Engineering Research Institute (CPHERI) and rechristened as the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) in 1974, CSIR-NEERI is India's premier environmental research organization dedicated to environmental science and engineering. Headquartered in Nagpur, Maharashtra, CSIR-NEERI conducts research in pollution control and management, water resources, wastewater treatment, solid and hazardous waste management, environmental biotechnology, climate change, circular economy, and environmental policy advisory. CSIR-NEERI has undertaken extensive research on fly ash management, utilization, ash pond reclamation, and environmental remediation. Because fly ash remains one of India's largest industrial by-products, its environmentally sound utilization continues to be an important area of research and policy support.

Previous Event Highlights

GREEN ASHCON 2026

CURRENT SCENARIO

The following key takeaways summarize the current landscape, regulatory drivers, and industrial applications of India’s fly ash utilization:

Generation & Utilization Rates: In FY 2024–25, India generated approximately 353 million tonnes of fly ash and utilized around 307 million tonnes—achieving an overall utilization rate of 96.34%.
Primary Applications: Key uses include cement manufacturing, road/flyover construction, fly ash bricks/blocks/pavers, concrete production, backfilling, and mine filling.
Environmental Protection & Land Conservation: Utilizing fly ash prevents the accumulation of waste in ash ponds, reduces land consumption, and minimizes air and water pollution risks.
Resource Conservation: Replacing traditional raw materials with fly ash conserves natural resources such as clay, sand, and limestone, reducing the need for mining.
Carbon Footprint & Energy Reduction:Replaces conventional cement to lower energy consumption and CO2 emissions in concrete production.Eliminates the high-temperature firing required for traditional clay bricks, saving fuel and cutting emissions.
Regulatory Push: The MoEF&CC Fly Ash Notification, 2021 mandates high levels of ash utilization for thermal power plants.
Logistical Challenge: Fly ash is bulky, making long-distance transport costly and carbon-heavy. Locating brick, cement, and concrete units close to thermal power stations improves economic and environmental efficiency.
Future Outlook (Coal Gasification): India targets 100 million tonnes of coal gasification capacity by 2030. The resulting dry, porous, and highly reactive ash from Fluidized Bed Gasification offers strong pozzolanic properties for eco-friendly cements.

CONFERENCE THEMES

Fly Ash Utilization Scenario in India and Maharashtra State Fly Ash Policy.
Fly Ash Utilization Presentations by Thermal Power Plants and Cement Plants.
Directives issued by MoEF&CC, CPCB, Envt. & CC Dept, GoM, Maharashtra Pollution Control Board MPCB
Regulatory and Legal Framework for Generation and Utilization of Fly Ash.
Grinding, Classification and Mechanical Activation of Fly Ash for High-Strength Concrete.
Bulk Storage and Transportation of Fly Ash.
Energy Conservation in Fly Ash Handling, Transportation and Utilization.
Bioremediation of Wastelands and Ash Ponds through Sustainable Plantation of Bamboo and Bio-Energy Crops.
Export Potential of Fly Ash and Cenospheres.
Employment Opportunities in Fly Ash Utilization, FGD Gypsum, Fly Ash Bricks, AAC Blocks and EPS Panels.
Fly Ash and Clay Bricks – Energy-Efficient Zig-Zag Brick Kilns and Vertical Shaft Brick Kilns.
Fly Ash-Based Geopolymers – Green Building Materials, Geopolymer Sand & Aggregates, and Geopolymer Concrete Roads.
Fly Ash-Based Engineered Stone Flooring – A Sustainable Substitute for Granite and Marble Using Fly Ash and Mining Industry Waste.
Manufactured Sand (M-Sand) as an Alternative to River Sand.
Clean Coal Technologies – Coal Gasification Ash Utilization.
Torrefied Fuel – Torrefaction Technologies for Converting Biomass into Coal-Like Fuel.
Circular Economy Approaches for Industrial By-Products and Resource Recovery.
Emerging Technologies for Sustainable Construction Materials and Low-Carbon Infrastructure.
Speakers

Meet Our Distinguished Speakers

Global experts presenting insights on sustainable fly ash utilisation and green building technologies.

SATYANARAYAN ARYA

SATYANARAYAN ARYA

Technical Consultant

AVADH MICROFINES COMPANY, Pune

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Vipin Dave

Vipin Dave

Technical Advisor

Fly Ash Processing Plants & Machinery

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Dr. Lal Singh

Dr. Lal Singh

Principal Scientist

CSIR-NEERI

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Pratap Goswami

Pratap Goswami

Director

PSG Agrotech

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Shri Sudhir Paliwal

Shri Sudhir Paliwal

Chairman

Green Ash Foundation, Nagpur

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Dr. Manish Mudgal

Dr. Manish Mudgal

AMPRI, BHOPAL

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Venue

CSIR NEERI - NAGPUR

Conference Venue – CSIR NEERI NAGPUR

66, Nehru Marg, Vasant Nagar, Nagpur, Maharashtra 440020

Nagpur, Maharashtra, India

NAGPUR

Nagpur, located at the geographical centre of India in Maharashtra's Vidarbha region, is widely known as the "Orange City" and serves as the gateway to some of India's most renowned tiger landscapes. Surrounded by famous wildlife destinations such as Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve, Pench Tiger Reserve, Umred-Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary, and Navegaon-Nagzira Tiger Reserve, the city offers a unique blend of nature, heritage, and modern development. Nagpur's prominent landmarks include Deekshabhoomi, Sitabuldi Fort, Zero Mile Stone, Ramtek Temple, and Nagardhan Fort. The city is also a major educational and research hub, home to prestigious institutions such as IIM Nagpur, IIIT Nagpur, AIIMS Nagpur, National Law University, RTM Nagpur University, VNIT, Laxminarayan Innovation Technological University, National Fire Service College, NDRF Academy, Central Power Research Institute, National Power Training Institute, Indian Bureau of Mines, Geological Survey of India, ICAR-National Bureau of Soil Survey and Land Use Planning, and ICAR-Central Citrus Research Institute, making it a vibrant centre of knowledge, innovation, culture, and tourism.

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Green Ash Foundation
80, Ramdaspeth
Nagpur – 440010, India greenashcon2026@gmail.com +91-9404380290


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