New Delhi, June 14 (UNI) In order to promote environment sustainability with infrastructure advancement, a tree plantation drive was organised, along the Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor at Katha Toll Plaza in Baghpat District of Uttar Pradesh.



Commemorating ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0’ campaign, the initiative aims to plant around 40,000 trees along the Delhi–Dehradun Corridor. V Umashankar, Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways planted the first sapling of the plantation drive, an official statement said.



The Delhi–Dehradun Corridor will enhance connectivity between Delhi and Uttarakhand. Plantation of around 40,000 trees along the corridor will provide many ecological benefits to the region like improved air quality, reduced soil erosion, and enhanced biodiversity.



This dual focus on both environment sustainability and infrastructure development will position Delhi–Dehradun Corridor as a pioneering example of green infrastructure, establishing a new benchmark for green development across the country.



Besides officials of NHAI and local administration, students from various schools also planted trees on the occasion to spread the message of environment sustainability.



NHAI has planted over 5,12,000 trees along the National Highways across the country. The vision is to saturate plantations along the National Highways collectively by involving various stakeholders to create a green and sustainable National Highway network.



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