India, Sept. 17 -- Indus Towers Limited, one of the largest telecom tower companies globally, has partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) to undertake research into the use of Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) structural sections. This collaboration represents a first-of-its-kind industry-academia initiative focused on assessing the structural, economic, and environmental implications of GFRP applications.

The project is part of Indus Towers' Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, Pragati, which supports research aimed at sustainable development. Through this partnership, Indus Towers will fund research at IIT Madras to explore lightweight, corrosion-resistant alternatives to traditional steel ...