Infrastructure failure due to corrosion has an impact on infrastructure, which has an impact on the

Commenting on this, Prof. Radhakrishna G Pillai, IIT Madras said, “India is seeing massive infrastructure expansion as a result of the government's efforts and notable projects like the Smart Cities Mission. At the same time, we have witnessed that structures in many parts of India, especially coastal India, are prone to steel corrosion - leading to deteriorated and unsafe structures, accidents, loss of human life and infrastructure, and associated economic burden to the country. With this seminar, we aim to create more awareness about durable concrete, steel reinforcement, and practices to support Indias efforts towards the development of sustainable and durable infrastructure and GDP growth. The seminar was attended by some of the leading corporates and senior authorities from Tamil Nadu PWD department, Chennai Metro Rail Corporation, Greater Chennai Corporation, IIT Madras, Intertouch, CPWD officials, Crescent Institute of Technology amongst others - who came together and debated on the pressi