NHAI collaborates with NGOs for Highway Plantations, Tree Preservation

18 Aug 2023 CW Team

In order to enhance the survival rate of saplings and promote greater public involvement in tree plantation initiatives, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has made the decision to collaborate with NGOs, social organisations, and educational institutions for tree plantation activities along the national highways.

Contrary to the prevailing belief that NHAI contributes to environmental degradation through tree cutting, it's important to note that NHAI has effectively executed the transplantation of 68,000 trees, including 12,000 trees as part of the construction of the Dwarka expressway. Notably, in Aurangabad, NHAI successfully preserved 51 Banyan trees, each with an age ranging from 50 to 100 years.

Recognising that a substantial portion of newly planted seedlings may not survive, the approach is shifting towards planting saplings to optimise the overall outcome. Furthermore, the trees introduced during these plantation drives are being geotagged to enable close monitoring of their growth progress. Another significant decision has been taken to ensure that the plantation work is not subcontracted. Instead, it's preferred that those who possess a genuine interest take charge of this task. Therefore, NHAI will actively engage with NGOs, social groups, and educational institutions for this purpose. The NHAI is fully committed to providing all necessary resources to facilitate these collaborative efforts, according to officials familiar with the on-going developments.

Products

07 Oct 2025

Premium Coverage

Nova 125 Premium Gypsum Plaster by Walplast offers 25 per cent more coverage at 125 m² per tonne, ensuring faster application and a flawless finish. With high whiteness, strength, crack resistance, and eco-friendly natural gypsum, it delivers durable, efficient, and sustainable wall solutions.Company: Walplast Website: https://www.walplast.com/ ..

Noise Blocker

M.A.D is a flexible, lead-free, high-density acoustic barrier that blocks low-frequency vibrations and noise, ideal for walls, ceilings, and floors in offices, hotels, gyms, studios, and industrial spaces. Available in 2mm–6mm variants.Contact: TIKIDANWebsite: https://tikidan.in/ ..

India’s Rs 370 Bn Petrochemical Expansion to Shift Asian Supply

India’s planned investments worth over USD 37 billion (around Rs 3 lakh crore) in the petrochemical sector are poised to reshape Asia’s supply landscape, according to a new report by S&P Global Ratings.The report noted that India’s drive toward petrochemical self-sufficiency mirrors China’s earlier expansion and could intensify competition in the region. “India’s capacity additions will significantly alter trade flows and increase competition among Asian producers,” said Ker Liang Chan, credit analyst at S&P Global Ratings.S&P estimated that public sector enterprises ..