Green Cement, Smart Cities: Building the Future of Urban India

 

Green Cement, Smart Cities: Building the Future of Urban India

Heard about India’s ambitious Smart Cities Mission?

It’s a plan to transform over 100 cities into tech-powered, sustainable urban hubs with better infrastructure, smarter mobility, and greener spaces.

However, here’s something you must know! Technology alone can’t make a city “smart”. It’s also about how sustainably we build, from energy-efficient designs to the construction materials we use at the very foundation.

And that’s where environmentally friendly cement enters.

The Connection Between Smart Cities and Eco-Friendly Cement

In 2015, the Indian Government selected 100 cities to develop them into tech-driven urban hubs, with a strong emphasis on sustainability. The central government even allocated ₹48,000 crore for the project.

To meet the sustainability standards, the local state government started focusing on green buildings. In smart cities, the demand for GRIHA- and IGBC-certified buildings is more than in other cities.

In case you don’t know, green buildings refer to a performance-driven ecosystem that:

• Reduce energy consumption
• Lower water usage
• Minimize its carbon footprint

Beyond buildings, it is equally important to develop urban infrastructure, roads, and pavements in such a way as to minimize their harmful effects (carbon releases) on our environment. 

And, here green cement plays an important role, since traditional Portland cement puts a load on the environment. Wondering why? Traditional cement contains clinker, whose production consumes a lot of fossil fuels and even leaves a notable carbon footprint.

Environmentally Friendly Cement for Developing Smart Cities in India

On the other hand, green cement additives are a clinker-free formulation that offers a lower-carbon alternative without compromising strength or durability. It supports green building and smart cities in India by:

• Reducing CO₂ emissions by up to 60% compared to OPC.
• Utilizing non-degradable industrial by-products like GGBS and fly ash
• Making it easier for the builders to gain IGBC/GRIHA certifications (by reducing the project’s carbon footprint)

Real-World Use Cases of Low Clinker/ Clinker-Free Cement

Though clinker-free cement is still a new technology. But India is experimenting with it on a full scale with successful results. Here are a few cases:

• A two-storey house in Jhansi was constructed using a low-clinker alternative (LC3).
• Even leading educational institutes like IIT Madras are exploring the durability of clinker-free alternatives in Indian real estate.
• Moreover, advanced nations like Europe, Japan, and Singapore are already using clinker-free formulations for bridges, tunnels, and high-rise towers. It proves that when you trust the right product, green cement can actually deliver better than Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC).

And, Navocem, India’s first 100% clinker-free cement, is also already revolutionizing the construction industry. Let’s see how.

Navocem: The First 100% Clinker-free Eco-friendly Cement Online in India

Manufactured using 90-94% Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBS) and a proprietary activator, Navocem delivers more durable and carbon-resilient buildings.

Indian smart cities can utilize Navocem for the construction of green buildings. Our product has already been tested for its durability and structural integrity.

• In several lab-tested results, 28-day compressive strength is comparable. Sometimes, even 5-10% higher than the OPC of the same grade.
• Navocem forms a denser matrix due to the chemical reaction between slag, fly ash, and activators. It delivers lower porosity and thus higher strength to construction projects.
• Performs better than OPC in aggressive environments like coastal regions or areas exposed to saline water.
• Resists cracking, chlorination, and sulfate attacks on the buildings.
• Complies with IS codes for strength and quality.

Ideal Applications of Navochem Green Cement

If you’re a builder or a constructor developing a project in Indian smart cities, you can rely on Navochem for both structural and non-structural applications.

Structural Uses	RCC structures, beams & slabs, pillars, retaining walls, bridges, high-rise buildings, dams, foundations, pre-stressed concrete, hollow-core slabs, and ready-mix concrete.
Non-Structural Uses	Plastering, curbstones, U-drains, partition walls, concrete pipes, internal/urban/rural roads, pavers, and concrete blocks

Also, you can explore our other premium green cement additives like Navolve and Navosil for your construction needs.

Want to Buy the Best Eco-friendly Cement Online?

Green cement lays the durable and sustainable foundation of Indian smart cities. More than an emerging innovation, it’s a necessity of the hour. If you want to play your role in this transformation, contact Navocem to buy the best eco-friendly cement online in India.