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The Indian Roads Congress (IRC) annually compiles and publishes research reports on Road & Bridge Research works being done across India under a single apex publication titled "General Report on Road Research Work Done in India". Compiled in technical partnership with the Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI), this publication disseminates and propagates technical knowledge and keeps civil engineers and policy-makers apprised of national and international research studies.

Key Takeaways & Directives

Published annually by the Indian Roads Congress (IRC)
Technical compilation supported by CSIR - Central Road Research Institute (CRRI)
Acts as the official national repository of highway, bridge, and transportation engineering advancements

Section & Sub-Section Code Directory (Item 4)

Official classification matrix: Find the 4-digit Section Code and 2-digit Sub-Section Code for your proforma.

Binders and Binder ImprovementSub-Code 10

Materials and MixesSub-Code 20

Pavement DesignSub-Code 30

Construction TechniquesSub-Code 40

Maintenance AspectsSub-Code 50

FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions

Proforma A

Proforma B

Proforma C

Proforma D

What is the "General Report on Road Research Work Done in India" (GRRR)?

Which organisations and individuals are eligible to submit research reports?

What is the reporting period for the annual research cycle?

What is the criteria of significance for reporting under Proforma A or B?

Which Proforma should I use to submit my research work?

What specific information is captured in Proforma A?

How does Proforma B differ from Proforma A?

Who should fill Proforma C for Academic Theses?

What is the purpose of Proforma D for Industry & Contractors?

How do I choose and format the Section and Sub-Section Codes?

What are the main Section Code classifications recognized by IRC?

Where should innovative materials or modified bitumen be classified?

What do the Organisation Status Codes (R, S, C, I) mean in Item 8?

Who should report the completion of a Sponsored Research Scheme?

How should the Project Title be written for sponsored or previously reported projects?

What is the word limit for items in the research proforma?

What is the prescribed citation format for Reports and Publications (Item 15)?

Should non-IRC publication copies be enclosed with the submission?

How should multiple sub-items (such as multiple objectives or organisations) be listed?

What is the submission deadline for the research report?

How can I submit my research reports to IRC?

What is the multi-stage approval workflow after a report is submitted?

Who can I contact if I have technical queries or require editorial assistance?

Section & Sub-Section Code Directory (Item 4)