The high bridge, long highways, all share a story of success and development, but the cost that we pay for such development is dangerous. It is never too late to compensate the damage that has been meted out in the name of the development and the Green highway project launched by the NGHM is one of the most results-oriented and wonderful initiative taken by the authority and the growing presence of greenery at highways is a pleasant incentive for all those who are working in this direction.
As a result, the temperature of the earth is steadily increasing and causing lots of problems in the form of natural catastrophes like a flood. Realizing the problem, infrastructure companies are launching a Green highway project all over the country. It is a wonderful step to preserve the environment that is depleting at an alarming pace. In fact, there are various tips that help to accomplish the stated objectives.
- Plantation of native tree and shrubs goes a long way in maintaining the Agri climatic zone. Exotic plants require high maintenance and deliver inferior productivity to the users. The government has created a list of shrubs that are to be mandatory planted near the highway. Site specific trees ill last for a very long time.
- Young trees can be manually planted according to the requirements and specifications of the project. It has a better survival rate when compared to the grown up shrubs. Suitable technology accompanied by state of the art equipments will help to complete the job within the shortest possible time.
- One of the most important aspects of going green is to undertake beautification and landscaping of the area located near the highway. Loss of greenery can adversely impact the environment, however restoration through planting of trees and minimize the damages. People would have sufficient oxygen to breathe while enjoying the ride on vast expansive highways. Rows of greenery in the vicinity ensures that the development is not carried out at the expense of nature.
- Strict monitoring of the plantation status is important to track the development of the greenery around the highway. Various steps are taken by the non governmental organization to enhance the aesthetics of of the surroundings. Some trees are quite beautiful to look at to create instant impression on the people. The government carefully selects the species of the trees that have to be planted near the NGHM highways.
- Landowners with holdings near the highways can be motivated to include numerous shrubs to enhance the amount of greenery. Additional funds for the task is provided by the suitable authorities so that people do not have to finance the venture from their own pockets.
- Only agencies that are registered with green highway project India are allowed to undertake the plantation project. The companies are included in the panel only of they have sufficient experience and capability to accomplish the task.
- As a boost to the startups, experience is not required however they should have the necessary technical infrastructure and human resources to indulge in large scale planting of the trees. Availing the latest resources, they are able to meet the rigid standards without any hassles.
- Preference to community based organizations, empowers the local citizens to conduct the plantation activities at a brisk pace. Increased number of trees would enhance the amount of fresh air and reduce harmful gases in the atmosphere.
- Monetary contribution from the Corporations play an important role in funding of the green projects along the highway. The milestones are clearly defined and tracked to ensure that the money is properly utilized.
- The Government is also planning to create PPP based captive plan models along the highways to deliver sterling results to the users. They are quite useful to complete the projects successfully.
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