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Abstract : Understanding of Construction and Demolition Waste (CDW) is very essential in the thriving economy and its management is nowadays a global priority. In this scenario, awareness of CDW management is need of the hour. Before implementing rules, first, there is a need to understand the CDW generation. Present study investigates the detailed review of the current practices and challenges that influences the construction and demolition waste management in India and around world. In addition, study reviews the recent research in managing CDW.Some of the potentially significant field of application such as reusability of waste soil from railway construction sites as soil amendments, highway embankment application, conversion of lignocellulose based CDW to bioethanol, traffic orientation sensor production etc.