NHAI Launches Arogya Van Initiative to Promote Biodiversity
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Initiative | Arogya Van (Medicinal Plantation along National Highways) |
| Announced by | National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) |
| Objective | Enhance biodiversity, promote ecological sustainability, and support traditional medicine systems (Ayurveda). |
| Key Focus | Thematic plantations of medicinal trees to create green corridors. |
| States Included | MP, Haryana, Delhi-NCR, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh. |
| Medicinal Species | 36 species (e.g., Neem, Amla, Jamun, Imli, Lemon, Gular, Maulsari) selected based on agro-climatic suitability. |
| Ecological Benefits | Supports pollinators, birds, microfauna, and conserves indigenous medicinal flora. |