Reduce road laying cost by 25 pc: Minister Nitin Gadkari

Specific areas like hilly areas, border areas and coastal areas need different approach and technologies, he said at a meeting, held via conference, to review the ‘New Green Highways Policy’ (Plantation) and to discuss use of new technologies in road construction.

“He appreciated the use of such technology in road construction in Andaman and Nicobar and motivated the NHIDCL to follow the example in rest of the projects,” a Road Transport & Highways Ministry statement quoted him as saying.

As per the statement, Gadkari also suggested that specialised agencies should be hired for plantation of trees along the highways.

“He suggested involving NGOs, self-help groups and Horticulture and Forest Department in this.

“The minister stressed upon using local indigenous material like jute, coir, etc for strengthening purposes. Gadkari also said right choice of species suiting local conditions is also important,” it said.