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8 October 2026 5 min read

Decarbonisation of Cement Sector

Economy | GS II

India’s cement demand is expected to rise sharply with urbanisation and infrastructure expansion. However, cement production is highly carbon-intensive because of limestone calcination and high-temperature clinker production, creating a major challenge for India’s net-zero 2070 pathway.

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