NHAI Organises National Workshop on Eco-friendly Measures for Holistic NH Development
Various stakeholders and experts deliberate on different aspects related to forest and environment clearances including eco-friendly mitigation measures.
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To stimulate the infrastructure of a robust and sustainable National Highway network, NHAI organised a day-long national workshop in New Delhi to discuss different aspects of environmental impact assessment, planning and mitigation for holistic National Highway development.
Chief Guest for the event was Shri Anurag Jain, Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. Shri Santosh Kumar Yadav, Chairman NHAI along with Guest of Honour Shri Jitendra Kumar, IFS, DGF&SS, MoEF&CC were also present on the occasion. The event saw participation from senior officials of MoRTH, NHAI, NHIDCL, MoEF&CC, QCI-NABET, DPR Consultants, Concessionaires, Authority Engineers, and Independent Engineers.
Various panel discussions with senior officials and industry experts were held during the workshop which provided key insights into different aspects of development of environmentally sustainable road infrastructure. The sessions included discussion on issues related to Wildlife Clearances; Insights on 'Eco-friendly Measures to Mitigate Impacts of Linear Infrastructure on Wildlife'; Issues related to Forest & Environment Clearances; Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Environmental Management Plan (EMP); Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Clearances, Regulations and its applicability to Road Infrastructure Projects.
Read Also : IndusInd Bank Q1 FY25 results, net profit at 2% YoYIn his inaugural address, Chief Guest Shri Anurag Jain, Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said that “I am pleased that we have gathered here to deliberate various possibilities and address challenges to pave the way for greener and sustainable National Highway development. I am sure after these knowledge sessions, we will have a deeper understanding of the forest and environment clearances & systems. It is also important for different departments to have a collaborative approach using the PM Gati Shakti framework to efficiently develop sustainable National Highway infrastructure across the country.
Addressing the audience at the national conference, the Guest of Honour Shri Jitendra Kumar, DGF&SS, MoEF&CC said, “We have to take steps towards expediting planning and proposal process by improving interdepartmental collaboration and building a concrete roadmap for inclusion of sustainable practices in the development of infrastructure projects.”
Read Also : RBI issues guidelines on higher liquidity coverage ratio for retail depositsIn his keynote address, Shri Santosh Kumar Yadav, Chairman, NHAI said “We are committed to develop a sustainable and environmentally friendly National Highway network. Today, there is a greater need to collaborate and include sustainable practices from the conceptualization of the project at the DPR stage. Participation from various stakeholders in this workshop, will enrich the quality of discussion and define the way forward towards a greener and more sustainable National Highway infrastructure development.”
With a strong focus on environment sustainability, promoting economic growth, and expanding the National Highway network, NHAI is paving the way for a greener, more resilient, and inclusive future. The national workshop strengthened this vision by providing key insights and identifying areas for holistic development. The deliberations held at the day-long workshop will go a long way in adopting various sustainable practices for the construction of National Highways and drive inclusive growth by enhancing the ecological footprint across the country.
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