Gadkari launches Green Highways Policy
Updated: Sep 29, 2015 05:18:29pm
New Delhi, Sept 29 (KNN) Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways and Shipping Nitin Gadkari launched the Green Highways (Plantation, Transplantation, Beautification & Maintenance) Policy, 2015 here today. The aim of the policy is to promote greening of Highway corridors with participation of the community, farmers, private sector, NGOs, and government institutions.
Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said that 1 per cent of the total project cost of all highways projects will be kept aside for the highway plantation and its maintenance. He said that about Rs 1000 crore per year will be available for plantation purpose, according to an official release.
He also said that this policy will generate employment opportunities for about five lakh people from rural areas. He added that there will be strong monitoring mechanism in place by using ISRO’s Bhuvan and GAGAN satellite systems.
Every planted tree will be counted and auditing will be done. The agencies performing good will be awarded. He called for suggestions from people for smooth implementation of the policy. He also asked the state governments to start programmes on similar lines. Shri Gadkari said that 1200 road side amenities will also be established.
The Green Highway Policy will help in making India pollution free, the minister added. It will also help in curtailing the number of road accidents in India. He said that the vision of the policy is to provide dignified employment to local people and communities.
Over 1500 delegates from all over India participated in the conference. (KNN Bureau)
Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said that 1 per cent of the total project cost of all highways projects will be kept aside for the highway plantation and its maintenance. He said that about Rs 1000 crore per year will be available for plantation purpose, according to an official release.
He also said that this policy will generate employment opportunities for about five lakh people from rural areas. He added that there will be strong monitoring mechanism in place by using ISRO’s Bhuvan and GAGAN satellite systems.
Every planted tree will be counted and auditing will be done. The agencies performing good will be awarded. He called for suggestions from people for smooth implementation of the policy. He also asked the state governments to start programmes on similar lines. Shri Gadkari said that 1200 road side amenities will also be established.
The Green Highway Policy will help in making India pollution free, the minister added. It will also help in curtailing the number of road accidents in India. He said that the vision of the policy is to provide dignified employment to local people and communities.
Over 1500 delegates from all over India participated in the conference. (KNN Bureau)
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