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    April 11, 2026 / The Bullets In

    NHAI Launches ‘Arogya Van’ Initiative to Develop Medicinal Plant Corridors Along Highways | BulletsIn

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    The National Highways Authority of India has launched the ‘Arogya Van’ initiative across India in April 2026 to plant medicinal trees along highways, aiming to boost biodiversity, sustainability, and awareness of traditional medicine systems.

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    • Initiative to develop medicinal plantations along national highways
    • Focus on biodiversity, ecological balance, and sustainable infrastructure
    • First phase covers 17 land parcels across multiple states
    • Around 62.8 hectares identified for initial plantation work
    • Over 67,000 medicinal trees planned for plantation
    • 36 species selected including neem, amla, jamun, and imli
    • Plantations planned near toll plazas, interchanges, and public visibility zones
    • Supports pollinators, birds, microfauna, and ecosystem resilience
    • Around 188 hectares land identified for future expansion
    • Promotes awareness of traditional medicine systems like Ayurveda
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