10 lakh saplings planted along national highways

National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has so far planted about 10 lakh plants along national highways in this monsoon season, official statement said.

This includes about 4 lakh avenue plants and about 6 lakh plants on the highway medians. The plantation drive is part of NHAI’s initiatives towards ensuring the values of Swachh Bharat Mission.

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Plantation work has been mainstreamed as an integral part of highway development projects, thereby ensuring that our highways remain clean, green and pollution free.