An awareness programme on fly ash brick was organised by NTPC Talcher Kaniha at Khamar on July 17. The programme was chaired by Additional Tehsildar Pallahara Suman Minz, where Rashmita Priyadarsini from SPCB Angul and AGM(EMG/AU),NTPC Kaniha AK Kamilla were
present.
Minz shared the benefits of use of fly ash brick and impact of clay bricks on environment. He emphasised on the use of fly ash brick in construction activities. Priyadarsini elaborated on the advantages of fly ash brick in respect of its cost effectiveness and quality. She stressed on manufacturing bricks according to BIS in order to maintain quality of the bricks and to gain confidence of the users to opt for ash bricks instead of clay bricks.
Kamilla explained the benefits of fly ash bricks over clay bricks in detail. He also emphasized on the conservation of top soil by avoiding use of clay bricks which leads extraction of soil. In place, fly ash can be used which being a pollutant can be converted to a product by manufacturing ash based products.
The programme was attended by fly ash brick manufacturers, brick users as well as masonry workers. Participants who have used fly ash bricks shared their views on their experience. Queries were clarified by the guests regarding the longevity of the ash brick as well as its strength.