The Green Highways Policy 2015, launched by the Government of India, aims to enhance the environmental sustainability of national highways through extensive tree planting and landscaping. Let’s break down how effectively this policy has been implemented and what outcomes we’ve seen so far.
The Green Highways Policy 2015 was introduced to promote plantation, transplantation, beautification, and maintenance along national highways. The goal is to create greener and more sustainable roadways by involving various stakeholders in the process.
Since its inception, the policy has led to significant efforts in planting trees along national highways. According to recent data:
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has spearheaded these initiatives, ensuring that tree planting is in line with the Annual Plantation Action Plan.
Fortunately, the implementation has largely been smooth, with no major issues reported in the landscaping and tree plantation processes. This indicates effective coordination and adherence to the policy’s guidelines.
The government plans to continue its tree-planting efforts in the coming years. The Annual Plantation Action Plan will remain in place to ensure ongoing progress and environmental benefits.
Currently, there is no specific plan involving NGOs to nurture the planted saplings. However, integrating such organizations could potentially improve the survival rate of the saplings and enhance the overall success of the policy.
Road construction companies are expected to comply with the tree planting requirements as per their contract agreements. Non-compliance issues are addressed based on these agreements to ensure that all policy objectives are met.
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