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NHAI Launches 'Bee Corridors' Initiative for Ecological Infrastructure
Wednesday, 18 February 2026
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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has launched a pioneering initiative called 'Bee Corridors' to develop ecological infrastructure along National Highways. This project aims to support biodiversity by creating habitats for pollinators, especially honeybees, through the planting of native flowering species.
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- NHAI launches the 'Bee Corridors' initiative.
- Focus on developing ecological infrastructure along National Highways.
- Promotes biodiversity-supportive vegetation over ornamental greenery.
- Aims to protect pollinators like honeybees.
- Features a continuous stretch of flowering trees, shrubs, herbs, and grasses.
- Plants will provide year-round nectar and pollen.
- Native species include Neem, Karanj, Mahua, Palash, and more.
- Retains flowering weeds, dead wood, and hollow trunks for habitats.
- Developed along suitable highway stretches and vacant NHAI land.
- Flowering clusters to be planted every 500 meters to 1 kilometer.
- Approximately 4 million trees targeted by 2026–27.
- 60% of trees will be part of the Bee Corridor initiative.
- At least three pollinator corridors will be developed initially.
- Aims to enhance biodiversity and support agricultural ecosystems.
- Critical for the environment and agriculture.
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