Context:
Government of India and the World Bank have recently signed an agreement for the construction of Green National Highway Corridors Project (GNHCP).
Green National Highway Corridors Project (GNHCP):
- Part of Green Highways (Plantation, Transplantation, Beautification & Maintenance) Policy launched in 2015.
- Nodal Ministry – Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
- Aim – To provide smooth and motorable roads with all-weather connectivity
- Socio-economic development as well as enhanced trade and connectivity within the region.
- Initial focus on – Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh.
- Project Period – 2020 to 2026.
- Funding – World Bank Fund of $500 Million.
Green Highways Corridor:
- A safe, green, climate resilient road that is built using green technologies
- Different techniques used –
- Hydroseeding – Mixture of seed, mulch, fertilizer, and water is sprayed onto the soil surface using specialized equipment.
- Used for controlling erosion and promoting vegetation growth on bare or disturbed soil surfaces.
- Hedge Brush layering – A revegetation technique, which combines layers of dormant or rooted cuttings with soil to revegetate and stabilize both streambanks and slopes.
- Hydroseeding – Mixture of seed, mulch, fertilizer, and water is sprayed onto the soil surface using specialized equipment.
- Benefits – Erosion control, reduce carbon emissions.
Source: PIB
Previous Year Question
The “Miyawaki method” is well known for the:
[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2022 Prelims]
(a) Promotion of commercial farming in arid and semi-arid areas
(b) Development of gardens using genetically modified flora
(c) Creation of mini forests in urban areas
(d) Harvesting wind energy on coastal areas and on sea surfaces
Answer: (c)
