Green National Highway Corridor Project | 02 Aug 2024
The Government of India and the World Bank have signed an agreement for the construction of Green National Highway Corridors Project (GNHCP) in Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh, with loan assistance of USD 500 million.
- The project aims to show how highways can be safe and eco-friendly by using green technologies and focusing on climate resilience. It includes:
- Conservation of natural resources using cement treated sub base/reclaimed asphalt pavement
- Promote use of local/ marginal material such as lime, fly ash and waste plastic
- Use of bio-engineering measures for slope protection like hydroseeding, shotcrete crib wall with vegetation, bamboo plantation, hedge brush layer etc.
- The scheduled date of completion of the GNHCP project is by May 2026.
- 3 Components of GNHCP:
- Green highway corridor improvement and maintenance
- Institutional capacity enhancement
- Road safety
- Benefits of GNHCP:
- Reduce carbon emissions and conservation of natural resources
- Smooth and motorable roads with all weather connectivity
- Socio-economic development as well as enhanced trade and connectivity within the region
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