July 28, 2026 01:47 am (IST)
Follow us:
Ananth Kumar unveils GFRG Panel at India International Trade Fair 2014
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilisers Ananth Kumar while unveiling the World's largest GFRG (Glass Fibre Reinforced Gypsum) Panel-"Gypwall" at the India International Trade Fair 2014 in New Delhi said that it could revolutionise the infrastructure sector of the country.
The panel is manufactured by FACT-RCF Building Products Limited a joint venture of Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore Limited, Kochi and Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilisers Limited, Mumbai. Both are PSUs under Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilisers ministry.
FRBL is now manufacturing the world’s largest load bearing wall panels (12X3 mts and 124 mm thick. They are light weighted with high quality finish and water proof. The minister said all labs including those from USA have tested and approved these panels.
This environment friendly Prefab Gypwall envisages New Construction Methodology for affordable housing. PREFAB GYPWALL is approved by Building Material and Technology Promotion Council (BMTPC) - under Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation. Govt of India, as an alternative building material. Considering the potential of the panels in mass housing projects, IIT Madras has come out with a design manual for GFRG panels published by BMTPC.
IIT Madras has been testing and conducting various studies on GFRG wall panels for the past 10 years. Considering the advantages of GFRG panels to the environment, IIT has Constructed a two(2) storied apartment buildings at their campus, which took only 32 days for completion.
Support Our Journalism
We cannot do without you.. your contribution supports unbiased journalism
IBNS is not driven by any ism- not wokeism, not racism, not skewed secularism, not hyper right-wing or left liberal ideals, nor by any hardline religious beliefs or hyper nationalism. We want to serve you good old objective news, as they are. We do not judge or preach. We let people decide for themselves. We only try to present factual and well-sourced news.
Support objective journalism for a small contribution.
Latest Headlines
Mumbai model Rhiya Ahir, who blocked a police van, files cyber complaint over online threats; harassment
Mon, Jul 27 2026
Hero's welcome for Dharmendra Pradhan in Parliament after resignation over NEET row
Mon, Jul 27 2026
Madras HC scraps govt jobs for Karur stampede victims’ families, cites recruitment rules
Mon, Jul 27 2026
IndiGo flight with 194 onboard makes emergency landing in Rajkot after smoke detected in cargo hold
Mon, Jul 27 2026
Why a rocket scientist, Aadhaar architect and IIT director are rebuilding India’s exam system
Mon, Jul 27 2026
Journalist harassment during CJP protest: Kolkata Police recreate crime scene with barefoot accused
Mon, Jul 27 2026