- CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI) inaugurated the Indian Airport Pavement Symposium (IAPS 2026) in New Delhi. - The symposium focuses on advancing airport pavement technology, resilient infrastructure design, and sustainable aviation infrastructure. - Brings together researchers, industry experts, and policymakers to discuss innovations in airport construction and maintenance to support India's rapidly expanding aviation sector. - **CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI):** A constituent laboratory of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research focusing on research and development in design, construction, and maintenance of roads and runways, traffic engineering, and transportation planning. - **Indian Airport Pavement Symposium (IAPS):** A symposium platform hosted by research and industry experts to discuss advancements in airport pavement technology, resilient infrastructure design, and sustainable materials for aviation sectors. **Introduction** The CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI) inaugurated the Indian Airport Pavement Symposium (IAPS 2026) in New Delhi, emphasizing advancements in airport pavement technology, resilient infrastructure design, and sustainable materials to support India's booming aviation sector. **Core Issue and Detailed Points** - CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI) inaugurated the Indian Airport Pavement Symposium (IAPS 2026) in New Delhi. - The symposium focuses on advancing airport pavement technology, resilient infrastructure design, and sustainable aviation infrastructure. - Brings together researchers, industry experts, and policymakers to discuss innovations in airport construction and maintenance to support India's rapidly expanding aviation sector. **Key Statutory Bodies, Acts & Concepts** - **CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI):** A constituent laboratory of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research focusing on research and development in design, construction, and maintenance of roads and runways, traffic engineering, and transportation planning. - **Indian Airport Pavement Symposium (IAPS):** A symposium platform hosted by research and industry experts to discuss advancements in airport pavement technology, resilient infrastructure design, and sustainable materials for aviation sectors.