Green Highways

October 2015 \ Business & Investment \ Business and Governance

Mr Gadkari said that 1200 road side amenities will also be established. The Green Highway Policy will help in making India pollution free, the minister added. It will also help in curtailing the number of road accidents in India. He said that the vision of the policy is to provide dignified employment to local people and communities.

Addressing the conference, Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways and Shipping Mr Pon. Radhakrishnan said that it is a historic event and a noble initiative that depicts the Government’s concern for conservation of environment. He said that the present Government has taken various initiatives to cut pollution by promoting bio-fuel and e-rickshaws.