NHAI approves pilot project for developing strategically designed greenbelt along National Highways

NHAI has approved a pilot project submitted by National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI), Nagpur for undertaking scientific studies on designing greenbelts along national highways. The project will be implemented on a 5 km stretch on NH-7 between Jam and Hinganghat in Nagpur region at an estimated cost of Rs.11.80 crore . Around 20,000 trees of scientifically chosen species are proposed to be planted on both sides of this stretch in multiple rows. Work activities have been delineated considering two major factors :

(a) Highway requirement and objectives

Traffic frequency

Available space

Soil type

Water availability

Climatic conditions

Anthropogenic interference

(b) Plant characteristics to fit in the site requirement

Height

Canopy cover

Air pollution Tolerance Index

Sociability

The project will run for 5 years, and during this period various experiments will be conducted in NEERI laboratory to record the impact of greenbelt development. Besides developing greenbelt, the project will also assist in developing relevant research infrastructure that may be used for similar studies in future.

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