NHAI to plant 70,000 saplings along two highways in Tamil Nadu
THOOTHUKUDI: As part of its ambitious mission to increase green cover, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has planned to plant 70,000 saplings along the Thoothukudi-Tirunelveli (NH-138) and Thoothukudi-Madurai (NH-38) at a total cost of Rs 13.70 crore.
A mix of native and ornamental species such as calliandra, henna, bougainvillea, hamelia patens, and caesalpinia pulcherrima, have been chosen for their resilience and ability to enhance the visual appeal and ecological value. Once mature, the plants could reduce headlight glare, noise pollution and improve air quality, a NHAI official said.
