New Delhi (02/02/2022): The Green Highways (Plantation, Transplantation, Beautification & Maintenance) Policy, 2015 covers all the National Highways of the country with the aim to promote greening of corridors. Under the policy, 244.68 lakh plants have been planted upto December, 2021 across 869 NH projects having length of 51,178 Km. State-wise details of plantation are placed as Annexure.
The local indigenous, non-invasive shrubs and ornamental as well as non-ornamental shade bearing trees suitable for different agro climatic zones are planted as per the Indian Road Congress’ guideline (IRC SP:21-2009).
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